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EF05 YYE

2005 Yamaha FJR1300A

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

30,735 mi
Last recorded30,735 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A29,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 YYE
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 30,735 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 30,149 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 29,128 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 28,374 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 27,298 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 26,265 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 25,664 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 25,664 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 24,319 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 24,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 22,238 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 11 Jun 2018 22,238 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 20,243 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 19,466 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 18,886 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 18,783 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 17,329 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 15,982 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 14,543 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 12,809 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 11,261 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Jun 2008 9,422 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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EF05 YYE is a 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EF05 YYE, 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.

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EF05 YYE is a 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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