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PJ03 PUV

2003 Yamaha FJR1300

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,907 mi
Last recorded60,907 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR130029,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 PUV
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 60,907 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 59,661 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 57,864 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom shocker linkage has slight play in bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 May 2022 56,101 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 56,084 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2020 55,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 54,923 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 54,909 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2017 54,054 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 53,085 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 52,494 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 51,870 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 48,759 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 46,408 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 40,524 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 36,028 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 36,028 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 31,643 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)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 28,022 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 28,022 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 22,643 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 22,643 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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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PJ03 PUV is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 in Silver 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 PJ03 PUV, 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 PJ03 PUV registered?

PJ03 PUV is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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