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HX53 JVT

2003 Yamaha Xjr 1300

Yellow Petrol 1251cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

31,102 mi
Last recorded31,102 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Xjr 130012,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 JVT
MakeYamaha
ModelXjr 1300
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,251cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 31,102 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 30,113 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 29,234 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 27,859 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 27,302 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre starting to get low (Approx 2mm). (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 26,407 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 25,719 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 23,695 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 22,532 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 20,756 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 19,557 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 16,260 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 15,925 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 15,504 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 14,650 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 14,650 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2008 13,571 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 12,984 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 9,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xjr 1300?

Based on 5,805 MOT tests across 633 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
715
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
633
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 52
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
reflector on motorcycle missing 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
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HX53 JVT is a 2003 Yamaha Xjr 1300 in Yellow with a 1,251cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Xjr 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 12,731 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xjr 1300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX53 JVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xjr 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha Xjr 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HX53 JVT registered?

HX53 JVT is a 2003 Yamaha Xjr 1300, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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