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BU05 LHT

2005 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

81,899 mi
Last recorded81,899 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XJR130014,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 LHT
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 81,899 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 May 2025 79,707 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2024 75,977 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 68,903 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 65,738 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2022 65,738 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2021 62,264 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front spongy feel brake operation

Fail 25 Apr 2021 62,264 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front spongy feel brake operation

Pass 18 Apr 2020 59,183 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 55,640 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 51,070 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 47,375 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 47,375 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 43,452 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 39,415 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 35,309 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 35,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 31,272 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 27,244 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 23,152 miles

front tyre wearing slightly uneven

Pass 13 Apr 2010 18,808 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 15,642 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 10,867 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 LHT is a 2005 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BU05 LHT, 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 LHT is a 2005 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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