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AE03 GVT

2003 Yamaha FJR1300

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,420 mi
Last recorded65,420 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR130029,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 GVT
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 65,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 53,995 miles

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

Rear tyre has uneven wear

Fail 16 May 2019 86,898 miles

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock loose electrical relay (2.1.4 (c))

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

Rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 31 Mar 2018 45,220 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 36,181 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 30,167 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 30,167 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 29,963 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 29,606 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 29,072 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 29,070 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 28,395 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 28,395 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 26,218 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 21,152 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 32,983 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 17,339 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 13,071 miles

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 GVT is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GVT, 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 GVT registered?

AE03 GVT is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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