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SY53 BBO

2003 Yamaha FJR1300

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,870 mi
Last recorded73,870 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR130029,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 BBO
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 73,870 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 73,299 miles

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

Central Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 72,844 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 71,982 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 71,981 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 71,966 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear tyre has adverse ware

Pass 13 Apr 2019 68,647 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 65,999 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2018 65,984 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 63,912 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 60,465 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 May 2015 56,030 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 54,345 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 47,009 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 46,937 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 40,740 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 36,675 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 33,333 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 27,183 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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SY53 BBO is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SY53 BBO, 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 SY53 BBO registered?

SY53 BBO is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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