Yamaha Fjr (2020)
2020 Yamaha Fjr
CarHunch analysed 122 real MOT records for the 2020 Yamaha Fjr. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2020 Yamaha FJR is exceptionally reliable, with a 97.3% first-time MOT pass rate that far exceeds the UK average of 80%—this is a genuinely dependable machine. Dangerous defects are rare, affecting only 4.1% of the cohort, so safety concerns are minimal for prospective buyers.
At an average mileage of 19,161 miles for a four-year-old bike, these machines are running well within typical usage patterns, and the figures back that up: just 0.1 failures per vehicle and 0.8 advisories per vehicle indicate owners are maintaining them properly. If you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection is still sensible, but this model's track record suggests you're buying into a platform with proven longevity.
What to check before buying a 2020 Yamaha Fjr
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2020 Yamaha Fjr vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2020 Yamaha Fjr vehicles fall between 7,742 and 26,278 miles.
2020 Yamaha Fjr — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 112 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2020 Yamaha Fjr
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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33.7%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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22.1%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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9.6%
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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9.6%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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6.7%
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
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6.7%
Front Brake binding but not excessively
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5.8%
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
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5.8%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2020. Counts include advisories and failures.
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