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RX53 TLJ

2003 Yamaha FJR1300

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,881 mi
Last recorded49,881 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR130029,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 TLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 49,881 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in mono shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged hair line cracks (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 49,853 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in monoshock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 48,900 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 44,205 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 37,341 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 32,106 miles

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

Nearside N/S Mirror loose

Pass 3 Jun 2014 28,612 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 26,614 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 26,614 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 25,351 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 23,988 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 23,988 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,155 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 22,155 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 21,079 miles

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 21,079 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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RX53 TLJ is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RX53 TLJ, 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 RX53 TLJ registered?

RX53 TLJ is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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