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SF53 DCY

2003 Yamaha FJR1300

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

41,018 mi
Last recorded41,018 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR130029,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 DCY
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 41,018 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 41,018 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 36,628 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 35,505 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 35,505 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 32,332 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 23,368 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 36,374 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 35,792 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 34,899 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 34,477 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 31,031 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 27,563 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 27,367 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 6,341 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 6,341 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 4,315 miles

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

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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SF53 DCY is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SF53 DCY, 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 SF53 DCY registered?

SF53 DCY is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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