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WX05 VKM

2005 Yamaha FJR1300A

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

48,205 mi
Last recorded48,205 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A29,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 VKM
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 48,205 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 47,908 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 47,804 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 47,647 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 44,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 40,635 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 36,768 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 27,564 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 20,738 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 20,738 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 20,711 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 20,711 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 18,470 miles

Back rest missing.

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 17,995 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 17,600 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 17,104 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 14,815 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 13,947 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 10,954 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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WX05 VKM is a 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WX05 VKM, 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 WX05 VKM registered?

WX05 VKM is a 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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