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FJ53 AJS

2004 Yamaha FJR1300

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,482 mi
Last recorded18,482 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FJR130028,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 AJS
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 18,482 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 15,415 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 14,903 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 14,297 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 13,597 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 10,504 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 10,435 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 8,502 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 8,022 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 8,022 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 6,098 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 5,409 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 4,091 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 4,077 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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FJ53 AJS is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300 in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FJ53 AJS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ53 AJS registered?

FJ53 AJS is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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