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OU03 HKW

2003 Yamaha FJR1300

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

79,312 mi
Last recorded79,312 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR130029,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 HKW
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 79,312 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 74,789 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 70,777 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 65,802 miles

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

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in rear suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 62,710 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 59,334 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in rear suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 57,187 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 53,457 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 50,278 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 45,923 miles

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

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 44,201 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 41,981 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 40,479 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 37,562 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 34,449 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 31,251 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 29,266 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 23,771 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 17,217 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 16,649 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 9,106 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 9,106 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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

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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OU03 HKW is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 OU03 HKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU03 HKW registered?

OU03 HKW is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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