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BU53 LYW

2003 Yamaha XJR1300

Yellow Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

26,145 mi
Last recorded26,145 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XJR130015,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 LYW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 26,145 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 25,469 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 May 2024 24,721 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 24,062 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 23,316 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 22,505 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 22,112 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 21,059 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 20,012 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 18,504 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 17,646 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 16,499 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 15,441 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 14,533 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 13,726 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 13,079 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 11,842 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 10,677 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 9,209 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 6,981 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 6,981 miles

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

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 LYW is a 2003 Yamaha XJR1300 in Yellow with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 LYW, 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 LYW is a 2003 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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