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FY03 VNC

2003 Yamaha FJR1300A

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

74,841 mi
Last recorded74,841 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A33,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 VNC
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 74,841 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 74,573 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 74,122 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 71,884 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 69,578 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 67,599 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 65,895 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 63,628 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 60,983 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 59,416 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 59,416 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 57,603 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 54,544 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 50,440 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 46,055 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 41,413 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 34,930 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 34,831 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 34,297 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 30,448 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 23,128 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 23,128 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 16,918 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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FY03 VNC 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 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY03 VNC, 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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FY03 VNC is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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