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VN55 JBV

2005 Yamaha FJR1300A

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

45,003 mi
Last recorded45,003 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A29,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 JBV
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 45,003 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 42,200 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 41,083 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 40,411 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 39,882 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 39,390 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 38,322 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 37,156 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 35,407 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 34,638 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 32,992 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 32,972 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 28,480 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 23,142 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 23,142 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 22,986 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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VN55 JBV is a 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VN55 JBV, 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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VN55 JBV is a 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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