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VX04 EMK

2004 Yamaha FJR1300

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

55,601 mi
Last recorded55,601 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FJR130028,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 EMK
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 55,601 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 54,876 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 54,876 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 54,525 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 54,320 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 54,310 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Suspension fluid leaking on front tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2019 53,011 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 53,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 49,143 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 48,287 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 75,157 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 74,604 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 71,411 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 71,009 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 71,009 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 68,799 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 68,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 64,955 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 56,632 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 24,760 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 15,077 miles

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

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

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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VX04 EMK is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300 in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VX04 EMK, 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 VX04 EMK registered?

VX04 EMK is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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The MOT history for VX04 EMK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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