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DK55 FJU

2005 Yamaha FJR1300A

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,872 mi
Last recorded54,872 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A29,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 FJU
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 54,872 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 53,097 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 53,080 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 51,389 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 47,803 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 47,514 miles

Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 May 2020 44,950 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 43,210 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 39,391 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 35,308 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 29,311 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 25,061 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 21,162 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 21,162 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 20,268 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 18,617 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 18,617 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 17,448 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 15,497 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 13,097 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 9,056 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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DK55 FJU 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 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DK55 FJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK55 FJU registered?

DK55 FJU is a 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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