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FJ04 YAM

2004 Yamaha FJR1300A

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,550 mi
Last recorded45,550 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FJR1300A30,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 45,550 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 45,427 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 44,843 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 44,246 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 44,246 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 43,870 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 42,286 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 40,309 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 38,765 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 38,765 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 12 May 2017 37,841 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 35,030 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 31,906 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 26,244 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 23,535 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 23,350 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 21,422 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 20,685 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 18,133 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 11,980 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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FJ04 YAM is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300A in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FJ04 YAM, 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 FJ04 YAM registered?

FJ04 YAM is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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