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FJ53 HDU

2003 Yamaha FJR1300A

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

43,500 mi
Last recorded43,500 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A33,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 HDU
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 43,500 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 42,611 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 40,423 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 40,401 miles

Offside Rear Brake caliper cracked (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened suspension linkages (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 60,332 miles

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 60,320 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 33,070 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 33,070 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 27,333 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 26,026 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 22,284 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 22,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 19,704 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 18,022 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 16,303 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 15,020 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 14,313 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 13,107 miles

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 9,322 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 7,748 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 7,112 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 7,112 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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))

Pass 30 Aug 2006 8,023 miles

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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FJ53 HDU is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FJ53 HDU, 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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FJ53 HDU is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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