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WA03 BYD

2003 Yamaha FJR1300

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

78,676 mi
Last recorded78,676 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR130029,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 BYD
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 78,676 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil rear shock (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2025 76,792 miles

front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 24 May 2024 71,133 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 65,370 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 65,345 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 65,086 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 64,702 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 64,458 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 5 Feb 2018 64,458 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Feb 2017 64,432 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Feb 2016 63,631 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 59,792 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 56,321 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 52,234 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 48,479 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 42,140 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 36,743 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 31,310 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 27,005 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 22,191 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 17,765 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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WA03 BYD is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 WA03 BYD, 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 WA03 BYD registered?

WA03 BYD is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is WA03 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA03 BYD shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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