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MW03 MZX

2003 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,202 mi
Last recorded28,202 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A33,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 MZX
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 28,202 miles

Central Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 28,202 miles

Central Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 27,369 miles

Slight bind front brakes

Pass 29 May 2021 26,865 miles

Slight bind front brake .

Fail 29 May 2021 26,865 miles

Slight bind front brake .

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 May 2020 26,536 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 24,243 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 19,917 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 19,723 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 18,940 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 18,822 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 17,969 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 15,710 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 15,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 12,997 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 12,532 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 15,789 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 13,929 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 7,017 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 7,017 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(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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MW03 MZX is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MW03 MZX, 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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MW03 MZX is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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