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KV53 DCU

2003 Yamaha FJR1300A

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,816 mi
Last recorded25,816 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A33,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 DCU
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 25,816 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 25,721 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 25,483 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 25,445 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2008 24,104 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 24,072 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2007 18,152 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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KV53 DCU is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KV53 DCU, 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 KV53 DCU registered?

KV53 DCU is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is KV53 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV53 DCU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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