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GX05 LWC

2005 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,028 mi
Last recorded48,028 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A29,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 LWC
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 48,028 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 47,859 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 47,823 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 47,473 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight free play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 47,002 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 46,682 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement sub-frame to shock linkage pin bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 46,367 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 45,914 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in lower dog bone linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 44,710 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 41,592 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 39,086 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 34,880 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 29,985 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 25,774 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 20,225 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 17,450 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 12,979 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 12,979 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 10,119 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 10,119 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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GX05 LWC is a 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GX05 LWC, 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 GX05 LWC registered?

GX05 LWC is a 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 6 August 2005.

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