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Yamaha Xjr1300 (2003)

748 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90% first-time pass rate

2003 Yamaha Xjr1300

CarHunch analysed 748 real MOT records for the 2003 Yamaha Xjr1300. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Generally reliable 10% above UK average
90%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
15,157
typical mileage
9,882–21,843 middle half
11.8%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.54
avg MOT failures per car
over 14.8 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2003 Yamaha Xjr1300

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2003 Yamaha Xjr1300 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

9,882
low mileage
15,157
typical
21,843
high mileage

Half of all 2003 Yamaha Xjr1300 vehicles fall between 9,882 and 21,843 miles.

2003 Yamaha Xjr1300 — Still on the Road

358 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 68% of the peak remain.

523 358 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

14.8
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.54
Avg failures per vehicle
4.9
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2003 Yamaha Xjr1300

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 53.1%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 51%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 43.5%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 27.3%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 18.6%
    Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
  • 17.4%
    Drive chain slightly loose
  • 17%
    Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 16.4%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2003. Counts include advisories and failures.

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