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AE05 HRL

2005 Yamaha FJR1300A

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

63,994 mi
Last recorded63,994 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A29,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 HRL
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 63,994 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 63,755 miles

Offside exhaust box clamp broken

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 63,499 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 62,633 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 60,010 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 60,010 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 57,303 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 56,386 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 55,580 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 55,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2016 54,791 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 54,791 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 54,788 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 53,897 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 50,598 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 37,541 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 31,371 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 18,848 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 4,684 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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AE05 HRL is a 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 29,328 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 AE05 HRL, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha FJR1300A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE05 HRL is a 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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