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GN53 VAE

2003 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,121 mi
Last recorded90,121 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A33,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 VAE
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 90,121 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 90,121 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 73,372 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 57,733 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 44,862 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(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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GN53 VAE is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GN53 VAE, 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 GN53 VAE registered?

GN53 VAE is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is GN53 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 VAE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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