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HW53 GOK

2004 Yamaha FJR1300A

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

65,716 mi
Last recorded65,716 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FJR1300A30,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 GOK
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 65,716 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 63,319 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 63,319 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 62,264 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 57,833 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 52,413 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 50,634 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 4,673 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 45,728 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 44,360 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 39,708 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 39,377 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 39,096 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 38,380 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 36,822 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 33,150 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 28,601 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2009 24,272 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Jun 2008 19,040 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 13,115 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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HW53 GOK 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 95%.

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 HW53 GOK, 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 HW53 GOK registered?

HW53 GOK is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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