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AY53 JYR

2004 Yamaha FJR1300A

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,525 mi
Last recorded60,525 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FJR1300A30,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 JYR
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 60,525 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 57,675 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 57,675 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 53,735 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 51,048 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 50,075 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 50,075 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle sticking on (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 45,623 miles

Front Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 44,527 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 44,526 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 39,266 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 33,173 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 23,957 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 21,738 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 21,473 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 21,473 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Jun 2012
Pass 11 Jun 2011 20,049 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 19,409 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 17,770 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 14,953 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 11,315 miles

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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AY53 JYR is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300A in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AY53 JYR, 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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What year was AY53 JYR registered?

AY53 JYR is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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