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AU53 EFY

2003 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,746 mi
Last recorded18,746 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XJR130015,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 EFY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 18,746 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 16,925 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 16,328 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 15,569 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 15,262 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 14,846 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 14,227 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 13,462 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 12,421 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 12,072 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 11,490 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 11,143 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 1,381 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 10,678 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 9,859 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 94,291 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 9,002 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 9,002 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 8,343 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 8,343 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 7,190 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 5,900 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 5,898 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 4,188 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJR1300?

Based on 107,128 MOT tests across 7,520 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
801
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,520
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,072
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 471
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 380
reflector on motorcycle missing 339
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 232
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AU53 EFY is a 2003 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XJR1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 15,408 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 XJR1300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,072 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU53 EFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJR1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha XJR1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU53 EFY is a 2003 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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