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MX54 BKO

2004 Yamaha FJR1300

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,889 mi
Last recorded54,889 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FJR130028,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX54 BKO
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 54,889 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 53,583 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 53,583 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 52,794 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 51,780 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 50,368 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 34,481 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 34,481 miles

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

Central Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 17,576 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 6,643 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 6,528 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 6,440 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 6,132 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 5,547 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 5,078 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 4,592 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 3,979 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 3,097 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 1,902 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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MX54 BKO is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300 in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MX54 BKO, 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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MX54 BKO is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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