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MY53 FJR

2003 Yamaha FJR1300

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,499 mi
Last recorded34,499 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR130029,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY53 FJR
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2026 34,499 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 27,288 miles

Central Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 23,996 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Left hand front fork seal. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 23,499 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 23,088 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 22,220 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 21,397 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 19,080 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 17,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 17,607 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 12,713 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 6,665 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 6,417 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 6,235 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 5,675 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 3,468 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 3,386 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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MY53 FJR is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MY53 FJR, 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 MY53 FJR registered?

MY53 FJR is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is MY53 FJR safe to buy?

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