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LJ55 VYW

2005 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

42,251 mi
Last recorded42,251 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XJR130014,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 VYW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 42,251 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 37,519 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 37,354 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 34,683 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 34,676 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 45kg difference (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 33,306 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 33,287 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 31,642 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 30,558 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 30,550 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

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

front tyres worn very uneven and on minimum tread

rear pads low

Pass 30 May 2012 29,401 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

loose handle bar grip

Fail 30 May 2012 29,401 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

loose handle bar grip

Pass 18 Nov 2010 23,024 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 23,001 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 14,899 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 14,899 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 7,882 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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LJ55 VYW is a 2005 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LJ55 VYW, 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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LJ55 VYW is a 2005 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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