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SF53 UYZ

2003 Yamaha FJR1300

Orange Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,774 mi
Last recorded70,774 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR130029,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 UYZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 70,774 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 70,505 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 70,192 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 68,357 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 65,392 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 101,714 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 97,191 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 57,257 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 53,651 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 45,711 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 39,286 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 35,574 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 14 May 2014 35,574 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 54,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 32,597 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 31,189 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 29,694 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 29,694 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 27,819 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 16,018 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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SF53 UYZ is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 in Orange 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 SF53 UYZ, 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 UYZ registered?

SF53 UYZ is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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