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PO53 VWM

2003 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,464 mi
Last recorded69,464 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A33,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 VWM
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 69,464 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 69,464 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front fork seals leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroded/broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear pads corroded/worn

Pass 4 Apr 2023 68,971 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 68,987 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak has bad corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 68,353 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shock has some light corrosion but not to excess

Fail 7 Jun 2021 68,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shock has some light corrosion but not to excess

Pass 28 Mar 2020 67,718 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 67,718 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2019 67,322 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 67,305 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 66,873 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 65,856 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 65,132 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 61,968 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 55,823 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 50,698 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 44,582 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 37,012 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 36,257 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 34,367 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 30,904 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 22,989 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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PO53 VWM is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PO53 VWM, 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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PO53 VWM is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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