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DX53 DHK

2003 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

54,870 mi
Last recorded54,870 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A33,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 DHK
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 54,870 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 51,448 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 51,448 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2024 50,266 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 48,841 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear tyre has repair by being plugged

Fail 15 May 2023 48,822 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear tyre has repair by being plugged

Pass 29 Apr 2022 47,576 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 46,094 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2020 43,684 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 42,428 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 39,586 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 36,865 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 34,833 miles

front discs slightly worn

Fail 12 Aug 2016 34,645 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Aug 2015 30,346 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2014 26,202 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 24,297 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 20,587 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 17,878 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 15,745 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 15,268 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 14,237 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 8,627 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha FJR1300A?

Based on 29,998 MOT tests across 2,556 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
1,745
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,556
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 317
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 271
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 78
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 52
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 43
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DX53 DHK is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 33,347 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 FJR1300A fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 317 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX53 DHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FJR1300A typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha FJR1300A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DX53 DHK registered?

DX53 DHK is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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