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E143 BWL

2004 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

40,270 mi
Last recorded40,270 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FJR1300A30,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE143 BWL
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 40,270 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 39,471 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 39,471 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 38,503 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 38,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 37,226 miles

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

rear tyre starting to crack in places

Pass 11 Mar 2021 34,665 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 34,119 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 33,262 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 32,955 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 32,709 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 32,001 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 31,063 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 30,803 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 28,815 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 26,750 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 23,674 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 21,241 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 18,450 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Aug 2007 16,398 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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E143 BWL is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E143 BWL, 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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E143 BWL is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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