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LJ05 BUW

2005 Yamaha FJR1300A

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,819 mi
Last recorded46,819 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A29,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 BUW
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 46,819 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 43,971 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 41,194 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 39,889 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 37,843 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 35,268 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 32,816 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 32,816 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 29,482 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 27,413 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 23,922 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 21,717 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 19,497 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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LJ05 BUW is a 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LJ05 BUW, 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 LJ05 BUW registered?

LJ05 BUW is a 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LJ05 BUW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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