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GL53 KTV

2004 Yamaha FJR1300

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

63,733 mi
Last recorded63,733 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FJR130028,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 KTV
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 63,733 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 61,900 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 60,634 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 58,916 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 58,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 55,895 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 53,059 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 49,661 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 46,229 miles

Front r/h inner pad nearing minimum limit.

Rear brake disc scored/worn.

Pass 10 Apr 2017 43,208 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 40,582 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit the front tyre is wearing low (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2015 37,907 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 36,127 miles

Long travel front brake

Pass 23 Mar 2013 32,876 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 24 Mar 2012 29,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Apr 2011 24,359 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 24,353 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 20,263 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 16,530 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 13,856 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 9,723 miles

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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GL53 KTV is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300 in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL53 KTV, 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 GL53 KTV registered?

GL53 KTV is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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The MOT history for GL53 KTV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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