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BU53 DDZ

2003 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

26,936 mi
Last recorded26,936 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XJR130015,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 DDZ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 26,936 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 26,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 26,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 26,628 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 26,282 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 26,282 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 25,800 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 24,894 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 21,776 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 21,749 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 21,515 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 19,293 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 16,822 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 14,773 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 12,116 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 11,937 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 11,653 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 9,747 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 8,515 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 6,678 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 3,910 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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BU53 DDZ is a 2003 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU53 DDZ, 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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BU53 DDZ is a 2003 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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