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VX04 EPJ

2004 Yamaha FJR1300

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

40,202 mi
Last recorded40,202 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FJR130028,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 EPJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 40,202 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 39,505 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 38,160 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 37,976 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2021 37,648 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 37,430 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner pad wearing quicker. (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 May 2017 37,365 miles

Front mudguard bolt missing (still secure)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inside pad wearing more than others (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Apr 2016 35,212 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 35,212 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 34,375 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 32,044 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 29,250 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2013 29,250 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 24,429 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 22,085 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 18,148 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 15,004 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 14,997 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 12,992 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 12,990 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 9,272 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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VX04 EPJ is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300 in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX04 EPJ registered?

VX04 EPJ is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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