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AE53 OWC

2003 Yamaha FJR1300A

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

32,272 mi
Last recorded32,272 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A33,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 OWC
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 32,272 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 32,110 miles

nearside exhaust clamp corroded/broken, exhaust is secure/not blowing

signs of forks fouling battery when turned in a lock

Pass 22 Feb 2024 32,013 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 32,012 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

180 55 ZR17 M/C 73W GT Sport Touring(Bridgestone Battlax BT23R)

Pass 9 Feb 2023 31,959 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 31,952 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 31,741 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear tie bars. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 31,654 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 50,550 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 49,461 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 48,152 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 27,075 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 26,885 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 26,265 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 26,265 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 25,489 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 24,854 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 22,934 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 21,083 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 19,096 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 16,943 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 12,434 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 7,481 miles

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

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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AE53 OWC is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AE53 OWC, 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 AE53 OWC registered?

AE53 OWC is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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