CarVerify

Free Car Check

RX53 YLA

2003 Yamaha FJR1300

Silver Petrol 1298cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,065 mi
Last recorded41,065 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR130029,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 YLA
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 41,065 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 39,822 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 39,187 miles

front tyre wear

Pass 21 Jul 2020 38,772 miles

both tyres uneven wear

Pass 19 Jul 2019 38,389 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 38,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 37,961 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 37,461 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 37,459 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 36,776 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 34,361 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 31,410 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 31,333 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 30,940 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 30,214 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 29,373 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 28,387 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 24,287 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 20,001 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 16,752 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
Full Yamaha FJR1300 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RX53 YLA is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RX53 YLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RX53 YLA?

You can check the full history of RX53 YLA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RX53 YLA registered?

RX53 YLA is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is RX53 YLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 YLA shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX53 YLA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RX53 YLA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.