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RX54 VAK

2004 Yamaha FJR1300A

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

51,228 mi
Last recorded51,228 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FJR1300A30,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 VAK
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 51,228 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 51,223 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 51,102 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 50,842 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 50,724 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 50,377 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 50,377 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 47,842 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 47,842 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 43,715 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 41,372 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. lower link has rust staining coming out recomend attentoin (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 39,434 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort border line pass,recomend attention (3.3.A1d)

rear suspention link shows rust staining ,possible attention

tyre pressures were very low

Fail 5 Jul 2016 39,434 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort border line pass,recomend attention (3.3.A1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

rear suspention link shows rust staining ,possible attention

tyre pressures were very low

Pass 15 Jul 2015 37,942 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 34,173 miles

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

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

offside headlamp dip beam not working

Pass 2 Jul 2013 31,767 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 30,795 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 30,002 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 27,283 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 27,238 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 25,247 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 22,138 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 19,397 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FJR1300A?

Based on 29,998 MOT tests across 2,556 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
1,745
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,556
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 317
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 271
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 78
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 52
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 43
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RX54 VAK is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300A in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha FJR1300A models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 30,645 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 FJR1300A fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 317 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX54 VAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FJR1300A typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Yamaha FJR1300A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX54 VAK registered?

RX54 VAK is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 4 December 2004.

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