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HY04 BFF

2004 Yamaha Xjr 1300

Gold Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

67,937 mi
Last recorded67,937 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Xjr 130015,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 BFF
MakeYamaha
ModelXjr 1300
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 67,937 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle of exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 65,826 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust pipes (6.1.2 (a))

front fork dust seals slightly cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2023 64,438 miles

Exhaust noisy noisy exhaust (8.1.1 (a))

Valve stem slightly damaged front wheels tubeless valve is badly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 61,821 miles

Exhaust noisy noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit the front tyre is wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged tubeless vale in the front wheel is perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 58,944 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Minor cut in rear tyre.

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 56,804 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Showing perishing cracks (5.2.3 (j))

Small cut in rear tyre.

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Forks are slightly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 54,436 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front and rear tyres close to limit

some light sources not working in n/s indicators front and rear

Pass 18 Jul 2018 50,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 50,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 47,483 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swing-arm has very slight free play. (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 26 Jul 2017 47,483 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swing-arm has very slight free play. (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Jul 2016 44,041 miles

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

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

the front mudguard is damaged and the front part has been cut back

Pass 29 Jul 2015 39,683 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

the headlight dip switch is alittle stiff in operation.

Pass 13 Aug 2014

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014

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

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 33,673 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

the headlight dip switch is alittle stiff in operation.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 33,673 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

the headlight dip switch is alittle stiff in operation.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 30,058 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

after the lights have been put onto the mainbeam position the switch is alittle stiff to get back onto the dip position. recommend cleaning or replacing the switch.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 26,529 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 23,987 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

centre of rear tyre tread getting alittle low.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 23,987 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

centre of rear tyre tread getting alittle low.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 21,118 miles

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

large top box alittle loose on fastners.

once switch turned onto main beam,rocker switch alittle stiff to return back to dip beam.

Fail 27 Jul 2009 21,118 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

large top box alittle loose on fastners.

offside muffler alittle loose on mountings.

once switch turned onto main beam,rocker switch alittle stiff to return back to dip beam.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 17,199 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 12,171 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

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

anti-rattle shims incorrectly fitted in both front calipers

dip switch alittle stiff when returning from main beam position

offside front brake hose rubbing mudguard bracket

Pass 17 Jul 2007 12,171 miles

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

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

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

anti-rattle shims incorrectly fitted in both front calipers

dip switch alittle stiff when returning from main beam position

offside front brake hose rubbing mudguard bracket

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xjr 1300?

Based on 5,805 MOT tests across 633 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
715
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
633
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 52
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
reflector on motorcycle missing 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
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HY04 BFF is a 2004 Yamaha Xjr 1300 in Gold with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha Xjr 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 15,544 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 Xjr 1300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY04 BFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xjr 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Yamaha Xjr 1300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HY04 BFF is a 2004 Yamaha Xjr 1300, first registered on 24 August 2004.

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