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BR05 FJR

2005 Yamaha FJR1300A

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

76,184 mi
Last recorded76,184 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A29,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR05 FJR
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 76,184 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 75,834 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 75,834 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 75,592 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 74,792 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 72,798 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 71,476 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 May 2020 70,085 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 62,415 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 56,029 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 120/70/17 z8 (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 53,235 miles

One of 2 tail light bulbs not working

Pass 15 Apr 2016 49,881 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 46,433 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 42,641 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 38,343 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

one of two headlights not working on dip beam

Pass 13 Apr 2012 34,125 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 29,872 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 26,923 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 24,996 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 21,981 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 21,981 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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BR05 FJR is a 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 BR05 FJR, 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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What year was BR05 FJR registered?

BR05 FJR is a 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BR05 FJR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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