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BU53 FJX

2003 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

17,013 mi
Last recorded17,013 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XJR130015,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 17,013 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 16,364 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 15,627 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 14,736 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 14,583 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 14,532 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 14,066 miles

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 14,056 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2014 12,417 miles

rear brake hose out of clip but still secure

Pass 22 May 2013 11,299 miles

Battery retaining strap not fitted correctly

Handlebars possibly bent

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Uneven wear to front tyre

Uneven wear to rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2011 10,880 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 10,392 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 10,128 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 8,750 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 FJX is a 2003 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU53 FJX registered?

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

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