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V88 CAJ

2003 Yamaha FJR1300

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,662 mi
Last recorded52,662 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR130029,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 CAJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 52,662 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 52,661 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 50,638 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 50,578 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated Both front brake discs contaminated with fork oil (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated Front brake pads contaminated with fork oil (all) (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Serious oil leak from both front suspension forks (fork seals) (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 49,498 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 48,549 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 47,834 miles

covers obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jul 2020 46,569 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 45,745 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 45,726 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 45,089 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 44,884 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 44,255 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 43,348 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 42,564 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 41,200 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 38,828 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 38,828 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 38,794 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 38,787 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 38,718 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 38,298 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 36,847 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 34,399 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,427 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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V88 CAJ is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V88 CAJ, 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 V88 CAJ registered?

V88 CAJ is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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