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V20 YCE

2003 Yamaha FJR1300

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

42,165 mi
Last recorded42,165 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR130029,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV20 YCE
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 42,165 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 41,417 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 40,347 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 39,434 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 38,034 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 37,142 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 34,677 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 32,420 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 30,417 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 29,047 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 24,873 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 22,408 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 18,501 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 18,501 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 17,681 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 16,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Aug 2011 16,903 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 15,717 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 15,070 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 11,322 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 8,236 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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V20 YCE 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 90.5%.

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 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 V20 YCE, 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 V20 YCE registered?

V20 YCE is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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