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DX03 KVT

2003 Yamaha FJR1300

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,956 mi
Last recorded46,956 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR130029,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 KVT
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 46,956 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 46,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 46,948 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 46,885 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 46,709 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 46,479 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 45,648 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 45,648 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp not working handle (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 44,514 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 43,411 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 43,033 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 42,518 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 39,468 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 39,321 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 38,390 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 36,538 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 34,382 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 34,382 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 32,006 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 32,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 29,846 miles

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 19 May 2008 26,271 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 26,271 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 24,246 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 17,324 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FJR1300?

Based on 30,408 MOT tests across 2,119 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
1,481
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,119
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 454
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 407
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 153
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 122
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 115
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DX03 KVT is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 29,266 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 FJR1300 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX03 KVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FJR1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha FJR1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DX03 KVT is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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