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RK53 REU

2003 Yamaha FJR1300

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

49,572 mi
Last recorded49,572 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR130029,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 REU
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2020 49,572 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 48,300 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 46,175 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 43,528 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 39,750 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 35,967 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 35,326 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2014 35,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 33,638 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 32,285 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 31,575 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 29,837 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 27,768 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 26,049 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 22,940 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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RK53 REU is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RK53 REU, 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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RK53 REU is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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