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PO53 VYB

2004 Yamaha FJR1300

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,799 mi
Last recorded58,799 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FJR130028,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 VYB
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 58,799 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 57,606 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 54,500 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 53,804 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 50,329 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2014 46,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Jul 2013 43,122 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 39,485 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 39,485 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 39,456 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 38,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 34,280 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 324,534 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 22,393 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 13,931 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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PO53 VYB is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300 in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PO53 VYB, 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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PO53 VYB is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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