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MV03 DXC

2003 Yamaha FJR1300

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

77,237 mi
Last recorded77,237 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR130029,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 DXC
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2026 77,237 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Stop lamp remains on when rear brake pedal applied (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 76,156 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 74,156 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 74,070 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 72,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 70,287 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 65,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 65,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 64,028 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2017 63,430 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 56,459 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 45,404 miles

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2014 37,568 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 32,437 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 32,304 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 30,179 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 29,676 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 25,705 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Oct 2009 22,449 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 20,594 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 17,869 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 14,623 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 12,710 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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MV03 DXC is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 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 FJR1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 29,266 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MV03 DXC, 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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MV03 DXC is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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