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CU53 KKY

2004 Yamaha FJR1300

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,191 mi
Last recorded48,191 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FJR130028,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 KKY
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 48,191 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 46,338 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 44,413 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 41,288 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 40,622 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 40,592 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 38,915 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 55,168 miles

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

front fork seals slight misting of oil

rear brake pads weaRING LOW

Pass 6 Jun 2018 28,612 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 27,177 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 26,360 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 25,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2011 22,147 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 22,147 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 18,390 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 14,278 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 9,400 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha FJR1300?

Based on 30,408 MOT tests across 2,119 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
1,481
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,119
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 454
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 407
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 153
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 122
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 115
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CU53 KKY is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300 in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha FJR1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 28,690 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 FJR1300 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU53 KKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FJR1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Yamaha FJR1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CU53 KKY registered?

CU53 KKY is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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