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DX04 FZE

2004 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

40,968 mi
Last recorded40,968 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XJR130014,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 FZE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 40,968 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 40,957 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 40,352 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 39,837 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 39,225 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 38,824 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2021 38,320 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 38,320 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2020 36,985 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 36,945 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition collect0r box rotten and split (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 35,883 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 35,883 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 34,275 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 34,275 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 32,377 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 32,377 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 30,404 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 28,347 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 28,387 miles

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

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

front brake binding slightly

Pass 30 May 2014 26,524 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 24,779 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 22,385 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 20,124 miles

brake lever length borderline

condition & length or front brake hoses

exhaust note

front brake pad wear low

Fail 2 Jun 2011 20,124 miles

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

brake lever length borderline

condition & length or front brake hoses

exhaust note

front brake pad wear low

Fail 22 May 2010 16,893 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 May 2010 16,893 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 13,747 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 9,359 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 4,128 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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DX04 FZE is a 2004 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 DX04 FZE, 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 DX04 FZE registered?

DX04 FZE is a 2004 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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