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RL03 SVW

2003 Yamaha FJR1300

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,204 mi
Last recorded61,204 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR130029,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 SVW
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 61,204 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 59,156 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 58,002 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 57,630 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 57,150 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 56,662 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 55,990 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 55,972 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 55,321 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 54,274 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 50,187 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 48,115 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 43,999 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 40,971 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 38,800 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 38,800 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 36,219 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 31,902 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 40,148 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 40,148 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 18,001 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 18,001 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 15,355 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 13,620 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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RL03 SVW is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RL03 SVW, 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 RL03 SVW registered?

RL03 SVW is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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The MOT history for RL03 SVW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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