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AE03 AEC

2003 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,926 mi
Last recorded52,926 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A33,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 AEC
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2026 52,926 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2025 51,449 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 50,119 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 48,491 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 45,296 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively and noisy (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 42,264 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 40,109 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 38,455 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 37,598 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 37,583 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 35,782 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 37,876 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 32,319 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 30,863 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 29,283 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 27,230 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 27,230 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 24,782 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 24,592 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 24,289 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 24,119 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 24,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 24,008 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 23,409 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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AE03 AEC is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 33,347 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 AE03 AEC, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha FJR1300A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE03 AEC registered?

AE03 AEC is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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