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OV53 DVR

2004 Yamaha FJR1300

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

33,582 mi
Last recorded33,582 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FJR130028,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 DVR
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 33,582 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 32,101 miles

unable to inspect rear brake pads fully

Pass 18 May 2024 30,238 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 29,956 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 28,315 miles

unable to inspect rear brake pads due to brake design

Pass 5 Oct 2020 26,603 miles

rear tyre has uneven wear

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

offside headlamp dipped beam inoperative

offside rear position lamp inoperative

Pass 17 Sep 2019 21,884 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 15,660 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush/bearing has slight free play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 15,330 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 15,147 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 14,229 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 14,229 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2015 14,001 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 13,358 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 12,636 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 11,913 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 11,300 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 9,528 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 7,971 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 6,436 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 4,351 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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OV53 DVR is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300 in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 OV53 DVR, 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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What year was OV53 DVR registered?

OV53 DVR is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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