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PC53 BUB

2004 Yamaha FJR1300

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

18,981 mi
Last recorded18,981 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FJR130028,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPC53 BUB
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 18,981 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 18,932 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 18,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 18,929 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 18,924 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 18,648 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 18,606 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 18,229 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged cracked. (4.1.2c)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive slight play. (2.4.B.4)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 18,229 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies from operation of front brake. (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged cracked. (4.1.2c)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive slight play. (2.4.B.4)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 17,601 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive small amount of play detected in shock linkages (2.4.B.4)

gear lever pivot slightly worn

Pass 26 Mar 2016 17,428 miles

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 25 Mar 2016 17,421 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 17,416 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

front brake binding lightly,not enough to fail

Pass 8 Mar 2014 15,763 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

gear lever pivot slightly worn

Pass 11 Feb 2013 14,483 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 14,483 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 13,911 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 13,541 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 13,395 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 12,865 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 11,296 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 8,709 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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PC53 BUB is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300 in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PC53 BUB, 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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PC53 BUB is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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