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AY05 EBM

2005 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

10,321 mi
Last recorded10,321 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XJR130014,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 EBM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 10,321 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 10,046 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 9,695 miles

Rear Chain link has been insufficiently riveted

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Slight cuts on tyre

Fail 17 Nov 2023 9,695 miles

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Chain link has been insufficiently riveted

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Slight cuts on tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2022 9,106 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 7,581 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 21,138 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 17,740 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 17,740 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Apr 2016 15,678 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

drive chain not lubricated

Pass 16 Apr 2015 8,270 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 6,398 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 4,684 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 4,373 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 4,133 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 3,913 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 3,668 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJR1300?

Based on 107,128 MOT tests across 7,520 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
801
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,520
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,072
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 471
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 380
reflector on motorcycle missing 339
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 232
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AY05 EBM is a 2005 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha XJR1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 14,358 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 XJR1300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,072 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY05 EBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJR1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha XJR1300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY05 EBM registered?

AY05 EBM is a 2005 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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