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RX05 VGM

2005 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

55,870 mi
Last recorded55,870 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A29,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 VGM
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 55,870 miles

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

Front brake lever catching heated grip

Fail 12 Sep 2025 55,866 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front brake lever catching heated grip

Pass 6 Sep 2024 51,860 miles

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

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

Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight up and down play in linkage bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 45,959 miles

rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 20 Sep 2022 45,927 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 73,482 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 45,389 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 44,429 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 42,304 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 41,602 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 41,295 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 40,665 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 38,810 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 35,056 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 34,616 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 34,616 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 33,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 29,385 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 21,555 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 13,626 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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RX05 VGM is a 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RX05 VGM, 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 RX05 VGM registered?

RX05 VGM is a 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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