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PF52 VBD

2003 Yamaha FJR1300

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,475 mi
Last recorded80,475 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR130029,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF52 VBD
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 May 2024 80,475 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play close to failure (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 46,928 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 46,294 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 42,617 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 41,107 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 37,540 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 37,432 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 35,822 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 33,860 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 32,110 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 32,086 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2013 29,023 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 26,310 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 26,287 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 23,081 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 23,081 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 19,175 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 17,086 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 13,069 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 9,570 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 9,501 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 9,181 miles

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

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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PF52 VBD is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PF52 VBD, 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 PF52 VBD registered?

PF52 VBD is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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