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OV03 MFN

2003 Yamaha FJR1300

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,871 mi
Last recorded83,871 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR130029,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 MFN
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 83,871 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 76,743 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 72,162 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 65,882 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 65,882 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 65,281 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 64,862 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 62,572 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 58,830 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 58,830 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 55,814 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 53,127 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 49,138 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 45,796 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 41,291 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 37,208 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 32,443 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 24,291 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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OV03 MFN is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 in Black 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 OV03 MFN, 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 OV03 MFN registered?

OV03 MFN is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 18 May 2003.

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