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J4 RYX

2005 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests34 (25 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate73.5%

Mileage

44,133 mi
Last recorded44,133 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XJR130014,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 RYX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

25 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 44,133 miles

Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose rear lower drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 43,846 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 43,846 miles

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 20,559 miles

Exhaust noisy exhaust noisy [at time of testing] (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 May 2025 20,553 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements rear number plate to small (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy exhaust noisy [at time of testing] (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 42,124 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 42,124 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Rear brake control not activating light (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 20,011 miles

exhaust noisy [at time of testing]

Pass 14 Aug 2023 40,582 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 19,381 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 37,819 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 16,893 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 16,088 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 13,915 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 11,793 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 37,559 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 10,725 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 36,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 10,059 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 9,143 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 7,827 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 32,228 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 1 May 2014 32,217 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 31 May 2013 6,006 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 6,006 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 31,108 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 7 May 2013 31,108 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 10 May 2012 26,302 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 10 May 2012 26,302 miles

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

Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

One of the rear light bulbs is inoperative

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 22,339 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 22,339 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 May 2010 21,560 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear tyre has been plugged

Fail 11 May 2010 21,560 miles

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

1 of the rear light bulbs in lamp is inoperative

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear tyre has been plugged

Pass 8 May 2008 21,201 miles

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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J4 RYX is a 2005 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.5%.

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 J4 RYX, 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 J4 RYX registered?

J4 RYX is a 2005 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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