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PX55 ETA

2005 Yamaha FJR1300A

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

57,524 mi
Last recorded57,524 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A29,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 ETA
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 57,524 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 56,998 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 90,221 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 51,996 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 51,996 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 47,301 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 44,817 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 65,261 miles

Front tyre tread worn unevenly.

Fail 23 Mar 2019 65,261 miles

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

Front tyre tread worn unevenly.

Pass 20 Mar 2018 38,032 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 35,278 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 31,472 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 31,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 29,606 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 28,249 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 27,987 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 27,987 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 25,333 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 21,946 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 21,946 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 16,260 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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PX55 ETA is a 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PX55 ETA, 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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PX55 ETA is a 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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