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B8 PBD

2005 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

6,101 mi
Last recorded6,101 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XJR130014,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 PBD
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 6,101 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 5,945 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 5,759 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 5,616 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2022 5,361 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2022 5,361 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 5,093 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 4,793 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 4,357 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 4,357 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 4,318 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 4,075 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2013 3,931 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 3,784 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 3,409 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 3,132 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 2,872 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 2,732 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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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B8 PBD is a 2005 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B8 PBD, 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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B8 PBD is a 2005 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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