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PX53 BKZ

2003 Yamaha FJR1300A

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,521 mi
Last recorded62,521 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A33,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 BKZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 62,521 miles

Nearside Exhaust slightly loose clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 62,518 miles

Engine running rough

Radiator deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2019 62,274 miles

General vehicle deterioration

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 62,274 miles

General vehicle deterioration

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 61,566 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 60,721 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 60,684 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 57,641 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 56,814 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 56,214 miles

Nearside handgrip slightly loose

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 52,407 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 50,472 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 45,956 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 33,966 miles

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

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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PX53 BKZ is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PX53 BKZ, 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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What year was PX53 BKZ registered?

PX53 BKZ is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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