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DX53 JNL

2003 Yamaha FJR1300

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,484 mi
Last recorded63,484 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR130029,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 JNL
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 63,484 miles

left hand handlebar grip slightly loose but held on with bar end

Pass 25 Apr 2025 62,955 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 62,363 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 61,948 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 61,219 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 60,316 miles

headset noise on steering

Pass 17 Jul 2019 58,613 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play Headset cracking (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 58,490 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 57,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 May 2016 55,889 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 53,441 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 51,280 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 47,905 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 45,326 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 44,738 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 58,720 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside rear lamp out.

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 26,504 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 26,504 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 16,979 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 Oct 2007 16,334 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 16,334 miles

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

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

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 13,316 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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DX53 JNL is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DX53 JNL, 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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What year was DX53 JNL registered?

DX53 JNL is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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