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GX03 MTE

2003 Yamaha FJR1300

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,601 mi
Last recorded35,601 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR130029,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 MTE
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 35,601 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 34,328 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 31,947 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 31,891 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 30,872 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 30,863 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 27,831 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 26,105 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 23,372 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 22,178 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear suspension spring not seated correctly but is safe

Fail 27 Mar 2018 22,178 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear suspension spring not seated correctly but is safe

Pass 18 Mar 2017 22,065 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 20,042 miles

Front Brakes Binding Slightly

Fail 19 Mar 2016 20,042 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Brakes Binding Slightly

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 17,458 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 15,597 miles

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

uneven wear on rear tyre.

Pass 2 Mar 2013 15,161 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 14,513 miles

uneven wear on rear tyre.

Pass 19 Mar 2011 13,869 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 12,926 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 11,418 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 10,357 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 8,918 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 7,555 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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GX03 MTE is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GX03 MTE, 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 GX03 MTE registered?

GX03 MTE is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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