Yamaha Xjr1300 (2005)
2005 Yamaha Xjr1300
CarHunch analysed 560 real MOT records for the 2005 Yamaha Xjr1300. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2005 Yamaha XJR1300 passes its MOT first time at 90%, a solid 10 percentage points above the UK average, which speaks to the breed's durability and owner commitment—though 19.1% have recorded a dangerous defect, so pre-purchase inspection by a bike specialist is worth the money. These bikes average just 16,422 miles at test, suggesting they're cherished rather than commuted, yet still accumulate 5.1 advisories per vehicle on average, pointing to ageing electrics and wear items that need budgeting for.
What to check before buying a 2005 Yamaha Xjr1300
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Yamaha Xjr1300 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2005 Yamaha Xjr1300 vehicles fall between 9,436 and 20,967 miles.
2005 Yamaha Xjr1300 — Still on the Road
311 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 71% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2005 Yamaha Xjr1300
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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48.3%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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47%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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31.9%
Exhaust noisy
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29.3%
Exhaust noisy
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18.6%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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18.5%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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15.5%
Headlamp aim too low
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15%
Drive chain slightly loose
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2005. Counts include advisories and failures.
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