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VO03 BRV

2003 Yamaha FJR1300

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,926 mi
Last recorded47,926 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR130029,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 BRV
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 47,926 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 76,397 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 46,948 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 46,793 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 46,793 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 46,509 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 45,417 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 44,284 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 44,284 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 42,010 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 40,078 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 35,890 miles

left hand heated grip is secure but can be turned

Pass 17 May 2013 32,061 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 19,962 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 13,624 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 8,339 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 6,117 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 3,630 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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VO03 BRV is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VO03 BRV, 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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VO03 BRV is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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