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FN55 BYG

2005 Yamaha FJR1300A

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

67,380 mi
Last recorded67,380 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A29,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 BYG
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 67,380 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 67,368 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 66,748 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 65,332 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 63,908 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 62,894 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 59,344 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 58,706 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 58,706 miles

Rear Brake component is fractured Caliper slider boss fractured (3.1.5)

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired Nearside bulb (1.3.3a)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 56,550 miles

Head lamp as beam defectors fitted, due to bike being an import

Pass 11 Sep 2014 54,296 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 54,292 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 50,725 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 50,551 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 48,873 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 46,857 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 43,332 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 43,332 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 37,309 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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FN55 BYG is a 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FN55 BYG, 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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What year was FN55 BYG registered?

FN55 BYG is a 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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