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PG03 VZM

2003 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

57,567 mi
Last recorded57,567 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A33,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 VZM
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 57,567 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 57,357 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 56,106 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 54,536 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 May 2023 54,536 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 53,833 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 52,342 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 49,578 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 49,094 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 46,679 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 44,801 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 43,840 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 42,306 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 40,773 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 35,225 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 34,255 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 30,823 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 27,507 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 23,026 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 9,486 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 9,486 miles

Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 13,587 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 11,107 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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PG03 VZM is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PG03 VZM, 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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PG03 VZM is a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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