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WA53 EPJ

2004 Yamaha FJR1300A

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,725 mi
Last recorded45,725 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FJR1300A30,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 EPJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 45,725 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 3 Jun 2025 44,929 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 41,258 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 41,258 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 37,652 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 30,798 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 30,798 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 20,697 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 20,697 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 14,486 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 14,022 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 11,986 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 11,908 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 11,882 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 11,333 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 10,098 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 8,965 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 8,372 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 7,322 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 6,502 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 5,798 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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WA53 EPJ is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300A in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WA53 EPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA53 EPJ registered?

WA53 EPJ is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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