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AY03 FBV

2003 Yamaha FJR1300

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

46,601 mi
Last recorded46,601 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR130029,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 FBV
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 46,601 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 46,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 45,228 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 45,228 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 43,414 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 40,699 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 38,149 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2019 36,255 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 33,498 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2018 33,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 32,895 miles

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

Front brake binding slightly

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 25 May 2016 29,915 miles

Front tyre tread uneven

Pass 4 Aug 2015 47,975 miles

Front Front roller brake test indicates a brake bind but not considered excessive

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

Rear differential seems to be weeping

Pass 30 Jul 2014 29,030 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 28,544 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 27,245 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 26,206 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 24,436 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 23,279 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 21,675 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 21,675 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 20,472 miles

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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AY03 FBV is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AY03 FBV, 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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AY03 FBV is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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