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BU53 DFF

2003 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,768 mi
Last recorded20,768 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XJR130015,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 DFF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 20,768 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 20,534 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 17,906 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 17,253 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 May 2009 17,245 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 14,606 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 14,586 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 13,081 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2007 13,071 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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 DFF is a 2003 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU53 DFF, 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 DFF is a 2003 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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