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SP03 FOA

2003 Yamaha FJR1300

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,889 mi
Last recorded68,889 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR130029,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 FOA
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 68,889 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 68,889 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Apr 2025 63,312 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 63,266 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component likely to fail Rear suspension linkages are seized, tie - rods may break (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 52,927 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 52,924 miles

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 46,069 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 45,949 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 43,020 miles

Offside Rear exhaust bracket has a slight crack but not excessive

Fail 8 Oct 2021 43,015 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear exhaust bracket has a slight crack but not excessive

Pass 23 Sep 2020 42,079 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 41,915 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 41,900 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 41,875 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 41,774 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 6 May 2011 41,774 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 41,558 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 41,558 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 40,110 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 37,703 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2007 55,421 miles

headlamps masked for level beam pattern,, import lamps

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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SP03 FOA is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP03 FOA, 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 SP03 FOA registered?

SP03 FOA is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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