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OW03 KNF

2003 Yamaha FJR1300A

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

40,573 mi
Last recorded40,573 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A33,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 KNF
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 40,573 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 38,102 miles

Offside Front Outer pad worn slightly more than the other three

Pass 21 Jun 2024 60,182 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 36,282 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 35,705 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 35,705 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured two small cracks in the rear disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2019 35,072 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 34,192 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 34,192 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 30,057 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 28,212 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 27,208 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 27,080 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 26,758 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

rear brake pads low

rear suspension linkages etc stiff

slight uneven wear on front tyre

Fail 28 Jun 2013 26,758 miles

slight uneven wear on front tyre

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

rear brake pads low

rear suspension linkages etc stiff

Pass 6 Jul 2012 26,206 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 24,043 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 24,043 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 19,884 miles

front tyre going out of shape

rear tyre going out of shape

Fail 2 Jul 2010 19,828 miles

Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front tyre going out of shape

rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 16 May 2009 17,089 miles

Front and Rear Valve Stems show Slight Perishing

Pass 19 May 2008 11,693 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 5,041 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 2,083 miles

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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OW03 KNF is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OW03 KNF, 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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OW03 KNF is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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