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YA04 VFS

2004 Yamaha FJR1300A

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,108 mi
Last recorded48,108 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FJR1300A30,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 VFS
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 48,108 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 48,108 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 46,527 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 44,129 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 44,129 miles

Nearside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 44,097 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 10 Jul 2019 44,096 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 44,095 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 43,054 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Jun 2014 67,178 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 40,689 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 38,994 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 37,009 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 32,788 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 25,635 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 19,691 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 15,771 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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YA04 VFS is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300A in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YA04 VFS, 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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What year was YA04 VFS registered?

YA04 VFS is a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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