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AE03 ACU

2003 Yamaha FJR1300

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

83,252 mi
Last recorded83,252 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR130029,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 ACU
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 83,252 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 81,609 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 77,687 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 74,725 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 74,071 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 73,338 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 72,637 miles

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

Steering head bearings slightly notchy with the wheel raised

Pass 7 Jun 2017 71,982 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 70,978 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 61,181 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 47,745 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2014 47,745 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2013 47,390 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2013 47,382 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

one of two tail light not working

Pass 25 Oct 2011 43,428 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 41,868 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 13,099 miles

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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AE03 ACU is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 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 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 29,266 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 AE03 ACU, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha FJR1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE03 ACU registered?

AE03 ACU is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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