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BS05 SAX

2005 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,912 mi
Last recorded31,912 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XJR130014,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS05 SAX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 31,912 miles

Front brake pads have light corrosion on backplates

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 31,912 miles

Front brake pads have light corrosion on backplates

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

Stop lamp not working Front brake light switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2025 31,645 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 31,535 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 30,832 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 29,508 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 28,399 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 26,899 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 26,465 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 26,161 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 23,519 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 22,301 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 20,821 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 17,157 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 15,642 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 15,642 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 May 2011 11,841 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 9,672 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 7,185 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear tyre on 1mm

Pass 8 May 2009 7,185 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear tyre on 1mm

Pass 10 Apr 2008 4,114 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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BS05 SAX is a 2005 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BS05 SAX, 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 BS05 SAX registered?

BS05 SAX is a 2005 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is BS05 SAX safe to buy?

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