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AY04 GZW

2004 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,300 mi
Last recorded109,300 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FJR1300A30,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 GZW
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 109,300 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 109,030 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

abs light on

rear abs sensor housing damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2020 108,508 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 108,486 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 99,147 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 89,315 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2014 89,315 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 82,355 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 1 Nov 2013 82,355 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Sep 2012 75,026 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 74,932 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 65,441 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 42,880 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 38,325 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 33,282 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Jun 2009 33,282 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 26,824 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 20,776 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Yamaha FJR1300A?

Based on 29,998 MOT tests across 2,556 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
1,745
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,556
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 317
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 271
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 78
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 52
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 43
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AY04 GZW is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha FJR1300A models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 30,645 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha FJR1300A fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 317 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY04 GZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FJR1300A typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Yamaha FJR1300A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY04 GZW is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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