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BU05 CEV

2005 Yamaha FJR1300A

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

69,034 mi
Last recorded69,034 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A29,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 CEV
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 69,034 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 6 Mar 2025 66,113 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 63,840 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 62,073 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 60,126 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 58,168 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 56,279 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 54,555 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 52,471 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 50,140 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 47,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Mar 2015 43,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Mar 2014 40,182 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 35,556 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 31,738 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 31,738 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 27,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 27,221 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 22,876 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 18,111 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 13,580 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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BU05 CEV 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 BU05 CEV, 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 BU05 CEV registered?

BU05 CEV is a 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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