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AE53 WFJ

2003 Yamaha FJR1300

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,487 mi
Last recorded35,487 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR130029,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 35,487 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 35,235 miles

Front Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 34,149 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 33,289 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 33,252 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect forks have bottomed out with weight on them and when lifting front wheel off of the floor they clunk at full extension (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear position light not working

Fail 10 Jul 2020 33,108 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 32,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 32,831 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 32,627 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 32,412 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 32,021 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 31,882 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 30,848 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 27,915 miles

slight binding on front brakes.

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 WFJ is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WFJ, 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 AE53 WFJ registered?

AE53 WFJ is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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