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YJ05 LYV

2005 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,352 mi
Last recorded73,352 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A29,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 LYV
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 73,352 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 64,472 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 64,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2017 55,155 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2017 55,155 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 51,381 miles

front tyre worn uneven

Fail 15 Feb 2016 51,381 miles

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation rear (4.1.2c)

front tyre worn uneven

Fail 26 Jul 2014 51,018 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 51,018 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 44,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 44,061 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 39,984 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 36,371 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 32,285 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 26,178 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 25,882 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 17,047 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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YJ05 LYV is a 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YJ05 LYV, 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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YJ05 LYV is a 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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