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BU05 SNJ

2005 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

21,695 mi
Last recorded21,695 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XJR130014,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 21,695 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 21,653 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 21,441 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 21,034 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 21,017 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 20,597 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 19,707 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 19,468 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 19,468 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 18,737 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 18,648 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 18,648 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 17,945 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 17,511 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 13,910 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 11,669 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 3,916 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 3,680 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 SNJ is a 2005 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha XJR1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 14,358 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SNJ, 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 SNJ registered?

BU05 SNJ is a 2005 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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