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BU03 EKD

2003 Yamaha XJR1300

Yellow Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,388 mi
Last recorded14,388 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XJR130015,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 EKD
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 14,388 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 13,417 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 12,506 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 12,506 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 7,717 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 7,591 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 7,301 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 7,214 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 6,933 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 6,750 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 6,185 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 5,011 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 5,011 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 3,761 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 3,761 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 3,721 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 3,721 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 3,563 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 3,563 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 3,186 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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BU03 EKD is a 2003 Yamaha XJR1300 in Yellow with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU03 EKD, 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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What year was BU03 EKD registered?

BU03 EKD is a 2003 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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