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PL05 OJS

2005 Yamaha FJR1300A

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

54,654 mi
Last recorded54,654 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A29,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 OJS
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 54,654 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 53,479 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 53,475 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit over heated (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 51,417 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 51,417 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 48,964 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 48,298 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Sep 2021 48,298 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 45,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 45,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 42,622 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 39,709 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 30,822 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Apr 2016 27,917 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 25,127 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 19,982 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 14,990 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 3 Nov 2011 8,703 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 8,703 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 6,383 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 4,656 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 31 Oct 2008 3,788 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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PL05 OJS is a 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 PL05 OJS, 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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PL05 OJS is a 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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