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YO53 SVW

2003 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

23,929 mi
Last recorded23,929 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A33,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 SVW
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 23,929 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 22,718 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 22,709 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 22,119 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 20,213 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 19,604 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 19,542 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 19,506 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 19,428 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 19,428 miles

Rear Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 19,248 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 18,234 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 17,422 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 16,080 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 24,082 miles

Nearside Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Pass 3 May 2012 24,082 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 14,186 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 13,177 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 11,668 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 10,583 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 10,583 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 7,667 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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YO53 SVW is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YO53 SVW, 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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What year was YO53 SVW registered?

YO53 SVW is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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