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HX55 GBY

2005 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

14,431 mi
Last recorded14,431 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XJR130014,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 GBY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 14,431 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 14,366 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 14,116 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 14,064 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 13,754 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 12,710 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 12,537 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 12,509 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 11,386 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 10,714 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 10,714 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 10,243 miles

Offside Rear one bolt missing, exhaust bracket

Fail 9 May 2016 10,243 miles

Offside Rear one bolt missing, exhaust bracket

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 9,480 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 7,712 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 6,940 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 5,801 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJR1300?

Based on 107,128 MOT tests across 7,520 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
801
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,520
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,072
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 471
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 380
reflector on motorcycle missing 339
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 232
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HX55 GBY is a 2005 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha XJR1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 14,358 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 XJR1300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,072 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX55 GBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJR1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha XJR1300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HX55 GBY registered?

HX55 GBY is a 2005 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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