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BU04 CKV

2004 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,664 mi
Last recorded19,664 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XJR130014,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 CKV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 19,664 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 18,838 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 18,838 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 18,401 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 17,700 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 16,511 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 15,322 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 14,897 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Valve stem slightly damaged slight perish (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 14,897 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Valve stem slightly damaged slight perish (5.2.3 (j))

Stop lamp not working front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 13,943 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 13,127 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 12,307 miles

Nearside Switch Gear Not Fully Secure To Handlebar

Pass 30 Sep 2015 11,991 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 11,559 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 11,559 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 10,857 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 10,269 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 9,460 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 8,922 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 8,814 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 7,089 miles

Headlamp lens stone chipped.

Speedo cable retaining ferrule loose.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 4,131 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 3,992 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 3,157 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJR1300?

Based on 107,128 MOT tests across 7,520 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
801
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,520
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,072
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 471
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 380
reflector on motorcycle missing 339
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 232
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BU04 CKV is a 2004 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha XJR1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 14,478 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 XJR1300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,072 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU04 CKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJR1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Yamaha XJR1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU04 CKV registered?

BU04 CKV is a 2004 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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