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GX54 MTU

2005 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,748 mi
Last recorded76,748 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A29,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 MTU
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 76,748 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 73,396 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Sticking (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 71,099 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 71,099 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 66,474 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 62,200 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 60,553 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 56,024 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Intermitant (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 53,020 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 50,814 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 48,542 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 48,542 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 46,306 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 44,472 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 41,876 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 36,162 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 31,717 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 31,717 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 24,779 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 18,703 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 18,703 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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GX54 MTU is a 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GX54 MTU, 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 GX54 MTU registered?

GX54 MTU is a 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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