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Y4 FRJ

2003 Yamaha FJR1300A

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,167 mi
Last recorded73,167 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A33,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 FRJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 73,167 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 117,731 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2023 72,842 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 7 Apr 2023 72,842 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 71,990 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 71,797 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 71,433 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 70,862 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 69,832 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 65,756 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Nov 2015 63,339 miles

Front tyre has slightly uneven wear

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & has uneven wear (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2014 60,258 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 60,258 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 56,839 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 51,875 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 42,687 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 38,291 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 38,056 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 33,529 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 26,489 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 26,489 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 16,407 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FJR1300A?

Based on 29,998 MOT tests across 2,556 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
1,745
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,556
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 317
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 271
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 78
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 52
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 43
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Y4 FRJ is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 33,347 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 FJR1300A fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 317 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y4 FRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FJR1300A typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha FJR1300A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y4 FRJ is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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