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SA04 COX

2012 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

26,827 mi
Last recorded26,827 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FJR1300A19,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 COX
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 26,827 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2023 25,006 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 24,258 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 23,543 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badley out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2020 22,174 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 22,174 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 20,125 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 17,283 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 11,164 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.3(i))

Pass 2 May 2015 8,720 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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SA04 COX is a 2012 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha FJR1300A models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.3% with a typical mileage of 19,192 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 SA04 COX, 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 14 years old, this Yamaha FJR1300A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SA04 COX is a 2012 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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