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WR05 WEK

2005 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,960 mi
Last recorded61,960 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A29,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 WEK
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 61,960 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 57,476 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 57,399 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 57,399 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Rear switch not working. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 56,789 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 56,787 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 56,787 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 56,223 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 50,356 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 42,203 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play to rear linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2017 42,188 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 41,853 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 35,717 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 35,717 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 16,027 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 12,877 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 10,845 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 8,288 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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WR05 WEK is a 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WR05 WEK, 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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WR05 WEK is a 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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