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CN03 PLF

2003 Yamaha XJR1300

Yellow Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,720 mi
Last recorded19,720 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XJR130015,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 PLF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 19,720 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 18,810 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 18,793 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 18,734 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 18,666 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 18,611 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning doesn't work (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 18,399 miles

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 18,399 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 18,399 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 18,399 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 18,398 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 18,393 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 18,386 miles

Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 18,386 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 17,980 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 15,638 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 15,612 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 11,548 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 8,194 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 7,334 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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CN03 PLF is a 2003 Yamaha XJR1300 in Yellow with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CN03 PLF, 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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CN03 PLF is a 2003 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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