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OW03 FJP

2003 Yamaha FJR1300

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,221 mi
Last recorded84,221 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR130029,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 FJP
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 84,221 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy STIFF & NOTCHY (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit OUTER RIGHT PAD IS WORN MORE THAN THE OTHERS QUITE CLOSE TO THE LIMIT (1.1.13 (a))

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

THE BIKE SMELLS BADLY OF FUEL AND IS NOT RUNNING WELL PROBABLY CARBS FLOODING

Fail 8 Jun 2023 84,095 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT DOWNPIPE TO COLLECTORS ARE BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy STIFF & NOTCHY (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit OUTER RIGHT PAD IS WORN MORE THAN THE OTHERS QUITE CLOSE TO THE LIMIT (1.1.13 (a))

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

THE BIKE SMELLS BADLY OF FUEL AND IS NOT RUNNING WELL PROBABLY CARBS FLOODING

Pass 9 May 2022 74,570 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 73,645 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 5 May 2021 73,640 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2020 70,575 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 65,178 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 58,621 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 57,596 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 57,596 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 54,041 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 48,545 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 48,545 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 44,734 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 44,731 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2011 36,996 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 26,676 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 20,014 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 14,458 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 11,393 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 9,246 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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OW03 FJP is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OW03 FJP, 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 OW03 FJP registered?

OW03 FJP is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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