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PO53 VVJ

2003 Yamaha FJR1300

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,098 mi
Last recorded53,098 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR130029,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 VVJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 24 May 2025 53,098 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 51,730 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 50,570 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 50,462 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 48,600 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 48,376 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 47,234 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 39,065 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 37,153 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 36,648 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 34,131 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 31,157 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 27,575 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 25,751 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 24,296 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 21,981 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 VVJ is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVJ, 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 VVJ registered?

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

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