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BU05 KOB

2005 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

11,983 mi
Last recorded11,983 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XJR130014,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 11,983 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 11,011 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 9,397 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 9,319 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 9,201 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 9,023 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 8,665 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 8,329 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 7,791 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 7,454 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 6,750 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 5,986 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 4,293 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 3,066 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 2,365 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 1,779 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 1,779 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 538 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 506 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 KOB 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 94.7%.

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 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 KOB, 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 BU05 KOB registered?

BU05 KOB is a 2005 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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The MOT history for BU05 KOB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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