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BU54 VCE

2005 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

21,968 mi
Last recorded21,968 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XJR130014,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 VCE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 21,968 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 21,251 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 20,540 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 18,740 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 16,997 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 15,786 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 13,869 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 13,869 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 12,609 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 11,299 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 10,303 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 10,303 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 9,573 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 8,806 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 8,215 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 7,241 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 5,884 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 4,433 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 3,381 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 1,205 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 955 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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BU54 VCE is a 2005 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BU54 VCE, 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 BU54 VCE registered?

BU54 VCE is a 2005 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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