Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2015 Yamaha Fjr?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2015 Yamaha Fjr?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2015 Yamaha Fjr?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2015 Yamaha Fjr reliable?

Based on MOT data from 149 vehicles, the 2015 Yamaha Fjr has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2015 Yamaha Fjr?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2015 Yamaha Fjr are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (43.5% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (27.1% of vehicles), Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (14.1% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2015 Yamaha Fjr?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Yamaha Fjr (2015)

149 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.6% first-time pass rate

2015 Yamaha Fjr

CarHunch analysed 149 real MOT records for the 2015 Yamaha Fjr. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2015 Yamaha FJR is a genuinely reliable machine, passing its MOT on the first attempt 93.6% of the time—well ahead of the UK average of 80%. However, just under one in six of these bikes (16.8%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a concern worth noting if you're buying used.

These FJRs are running relatively low mileage for their age, averaging just 21,162 miles, suggesting they're being ridden conservatively or kept in storage for chunks of the year. With fewer than half a failure per vehicle on average and only 1.7 advisories apiece, the mechanical picture is straightforward—focus your pre-purchase inspection on the electrical and brake systems where issues are most likely to crop up.

We have limited data for the 2015 Yamaha Fjr — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

93.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

16.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.49

Over 6.7 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

18k

Middle half: 11k–26k

For context

These stats describe 149 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 149 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 43.5%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 14.1%

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 10.2%

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play · Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil · Steering headbearing has slight free play · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Lighting 5.6%

Headlamp aim too high

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015.

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Before you buy a 2015 Yamaha Fjr

Based on MOT data from 149 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 16.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2015 Yamaha Fjr vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

17,673

typical

10,595

low mileage

26,345

high mileage

Half of all 2015 Yamaha Fjr vehicles fall between 10,595 and 26,345 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 10,595 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 10,595–26,345 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2015 Yamaha Fjrs sit.

⚠ Over 35,565 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2015 Yamaha Fjr — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 67% of 2015 Yamaha Fjrs are still active.

90 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 67% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

6.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.49

Avg failures per vehicle

1.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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