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FJ54 VWA

2004 Yamaha FJR1300

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

41,851 mi
Last recorded41,851 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FJR130028,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 VWA
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 41,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 41,524 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 40,603 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 40,603 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both front headlamps adjusted at the garage (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 38,861 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 38,723 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 38,710 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2016 38,185 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 38,169 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 37,966 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 37,914 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 37,647 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 36,249 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 31,664 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 31,278 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 26,623 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 19,529 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 16,220 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 16,220 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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FJ54 VWA is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300 in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FJ54 VWA, 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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FJ54 VWA is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 4 October 2004.

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