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RK53 EDR

2004 Yamaha FJR1300

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

39,444 mi
Last recorded39,444 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FJR130028,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 EDR
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 39,444 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 33,654 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 28,736 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 28,736 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2023 26,223 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 24,682 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 23,707 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 20,325 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 20,238 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 18,941 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 27,632 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 15,432 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 11,830 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 11,781 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 11,091 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 11,091 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 10,283 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 9,511 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 8,517 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 7,498 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 7,497 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 6,729 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 5,314 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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RK53 EDR is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300 in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 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 RK53 EDR, 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 RK53 EDR registered?

RK53 EDR is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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The MOT history for RK53 EDR shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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