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GX04 FCU

2004 Yamaha FJR1300A

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

50,027 mi
Last recorded50,027 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FJR1300A30,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 FCU
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 50,027 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 50,027 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 48,048 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 48,048 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 47,038 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 42,783 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 41,478 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 40,999 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 40,533 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 38,041 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 36,000 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 33,694 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 30,973 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 30,973 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 29,411 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 27,757 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 23,417 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 17,078 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 12,658 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 8,308 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 8,308 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 6,131 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 5,028 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 5,028 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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GX04 FCU is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300A in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GX04 FCU, 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 GX04 FCU registered?

GX04 FCU is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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