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AE53 FTJ

2003 Yamaha FJR1300

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

62,631 mi
Last recorded62,631 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR130029,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 FTJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 62,631 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 60,516 miles

Front and rear tyres wearing uneven.

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 55,648 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 55,647 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 53,359 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 53,359 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 51,591 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 51,589 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swing arm link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 50,054 miles

Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 49,230 miles

screen not very clear but doesn't obscure vison of the road as of yet

Pass 27 Jun 2016 48,403 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 48,403 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 48,062 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 48,057 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 46,827 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

the radiator has deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2013 40,467 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

the rear suspension is slightly stiff

Pass 5 Jul 2012 35,567 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 32,438 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 32,433 miles

Nearside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 30,939 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 26,371 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 19,613 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 18,473 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 13,876 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 13,876 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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AE53 FTJ is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AE53 FTJ, 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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AE53 FTJ is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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