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VU04 KWL

2004 Yamaha FJR1300A

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

49,847 mi
Last recorded49,847 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FJR1300A30,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 KWL
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 49,847 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 49,059 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 48,193 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 48,091 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 47,214 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2020 46,288 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 45,075 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 43,200 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 40,492 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 40,300 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 39,450 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2015 39,480 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2014 38,145 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 36,432 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 33,793 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 31,861 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 29,107 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,545 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 20,538 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 17,965 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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VU04 KWL is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300A in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU04 KWL, 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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VU04 KWL is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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