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BU05 CEN

2005 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

14,441 mi
Last recorded14,441 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XJR130014,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 CEN
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 14,441 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 14,208 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 13,861 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 13,629 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 13,625 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 13,179 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 13,179 miles

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 12,728 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 11,956 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 11,742 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 11,419 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 10,848 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 10,214 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 8,861 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 8,861 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 7,732 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Swingarm has slight lateral play.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 6,827 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 6,691 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 6,280 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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BU05 CEN 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 BU05 CEN, 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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BU05 CEN is a 2005 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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