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PO53 HVL

2003 Yamaha FJR1300

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,175 mi
Last recorded82,175 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR130029,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 HVL
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 82,175 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 82,175 miles

Offside Rear Lower Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 81,300 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 81,300 miles

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

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 80,656 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 68,898 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 49,217 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 49,217 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

water leak

Pass 11 Jan 2017 48,650 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 46,285 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 41,545 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 36,745 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 33,904 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 47,798 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 25,867 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 16,982 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 16,971 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 10,454 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 4,362 miles

Clutch lever insecure on mounting

Fail 10 Sep 2007 4,362 miles

Clutch lever insecure on mounting

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 3,865 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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PO53 HVL 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 76.2%.

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 PO53 HVL, 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 PO53 HVL registered?

PO53 HVL is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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