Yamaha Fjr1300a (2014)
2014 Yamaha Fjr1300a
CarHunch analysed 119 real MOT records for the 2014 Yamaha Fjr1300a. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 FJR1300A is a genuinely reliable machine—its 95.8% first-time pass rate sits well above the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects show up in only 13.5% of vehicles tested, which is low enough not to be a significant buyer concern. This is a sports tourer built to last.
The median mileage of 17,510 miles is quite low for a ten-year-old bike, suggesting these are well-kept machines; most failures average just 0.39 per vehicle, though advisories run to 1.8, typically minor wear items on an ageing model. If you're buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the chain, sprockets, and cooling system—the bits that rack up wear on a bike that's meant to cover distance.
What to check before buying a 2014 Yamaha Fjr1300a
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 2014 Yamaha Fjr1300a 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 2014 Yamaha Fjr1300a vehicles fall between 11,255 and 30,019 miles.
2014 Yamaha Fjr1300a — Still on the Road
76 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 68% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 Yamaha Fjr1300a
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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45.2%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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28.6%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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12.7%
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
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11.6%
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
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10.8%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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9.3%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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8.9%
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
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8.9%
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.
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