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VU04 LRL

2004 Yamaha FJR1300A

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

61,600 mi
Last recorded61,600 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FJR1300A30,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 61,600 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 60,794 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose Silencer link pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 56,362 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 52,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 51,761 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess shock linkage (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 49,634 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 49,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 49,194 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 49,188 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 43,600 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 43,141 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 40,388 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 37,388 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 33,303 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 29,911 miles

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 26,969 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 19,708 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 12,262 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 LRL is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300A in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LRL, 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 LRL is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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