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BU53 DFP

2003 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

16,522 mi
Last recorded16,522 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XJR130015,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 16,522 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 16,038 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 16,006 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 15,533 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 15,533 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 15,494 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 15,494 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 15,803 miles

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

fork oil dust seals cracked

Fail 28 Mar 2014 14,882 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 14,882 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 14,481 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 14,481 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 13,917 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 13,528 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 13,528 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 12,802 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 11,725 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 10,773 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 10,015 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 DFP is a 2003 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DFP, 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 DFP is a 2003 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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