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BU04 CJF

2004 Yamaha FJR1300A

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,631 mi
Last recorded29,631 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FJR1300A30,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 CJF
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 29,631 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 29,631 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both front fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Rear tyre showing signs of perishing tread area (tyre 16 yrs old)

Pass 10 Jun 2024 29,546 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 29,548 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 29,003 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 28,976 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 28,426 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2016 28,003 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 27,978 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 27,775 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 27,591 miles

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

rear brake pedal slightly slow on return.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 26,438 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 25,165 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 21,844 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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BU04 CJF is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300A in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BU04 CJF, 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 BU04 CJF registered?

BU04 CJF is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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