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WU05 BYO

2005 Yamaha FJR1300A

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

66,169 mi
Last recorded66,169 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A29,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 BYO
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 66,169 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 64,275 miles

Central Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 64,275 miles

Central Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake rod insecure Bolt loose customer tightend up (1.1.15 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 64,253 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 16 % on scale (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake excessively binding rusty and caliper stuck (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick Caliper service or replace (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm has some play in Bearing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 8% on scale (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn out on o/s of tread close to min (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 62,656 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 61,136 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 61,135 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm needs replacing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2022 59,865 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 59,826 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy In central position and on floor hard to turn raied you can feel and will adversely affect steering, (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding new pads and disc fitted but break is binding , (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 39,191 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort On the limit , discs will require replacement before next test (1.2.1 (e))

Front Inner Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy these will need doing same time as seals, do brakes at same time then it will be all done !! (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil seal is leaking soon it will require replacing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened well worn requires replacement soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Outer pad looks low as disc will require changing any way (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 53,830 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 49,892 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 46,841 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.3mm in place (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2016 46,192 miles

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

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

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2015 45,941 miles

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

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

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 8 May 2015 45,941 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

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

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 10 May 2014 44,416 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 43,439 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 43,439 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 42,171 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 42,171 miles

Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 39,010 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 58,142 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 28,615 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
Full Yamaha FJR1300A reliability report

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WU05 BYO is a 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 WU05 BYO, 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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WU05 BYO is a 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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