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OV03 MKC

2003 Yamaha FJR1300

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,395 mi
Last recorded23,395 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR130029,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 MKC
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 May 2026 23,395 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fairing loose

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Product on headlamp lens

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Seat torn

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 21,981 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 21,035 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 19,389 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 19,389 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 16,264 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 15,350 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 14,180 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 14,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 12,703 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 12,703 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 12,300 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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OV03 MKC is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OV03 MKC, 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 OV03 MKC registered?

OV03 MKC is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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