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AU53 EHK

2003 Yamaha FJR1300

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,672 mi
Last recorded72,672 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR130029,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 EHK
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 72,672 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 67,305 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 60,744 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 54,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 49,568 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 46,655 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 45,381 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 45,381 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2019 39,838 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 32,698 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 24,052 miles

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

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 17 Apr 2014 24,050 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 22,563 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 21,199 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 19,911 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 18,499 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 18,499 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 16,039 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 14,823 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 11,432 miles

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

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

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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AU53 EHK is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU53 EHK, 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 AU53 EHK registered?

AU53 EHK is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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