2005 Yamaha XJR1300 1.3L Petrol · AE55 APV

The maintenance trend remains entirely stable, with zero mechanical or structural defects recorded across the documented history. The most recent test on 31 May 2025 at 10,405 miles passed without advisories. An earlier failed test on the same date and mileage recorded no defects, indicating an administrative anomaly or aborted initial inspection rather than a mechanical fault, as the immediate retest confirmed full compliance. The mileage accumulation is exceptionally low for a 2005 machine, averaging roughly 495 miles annually. Between 11 June 2022 at 9,328 miles and 4 June 2024 at 9,936 miles, the motorcycle covered just 608 miles over two years. The annual increments remain highly consistent, showing 271 miles between 2022 and 2023, and 337 miles between 2023 and 2024. Such minimal use implies prolonged periods of standing, which carries its own risks despite the low wear on consumables. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer must inspect components that deteriorate from age and inactivity rather than mileage. Check the suspension bushes and fork seals for perishing, as standing still causes rubber to harden and crack. Inspect the brake calipers and discs for corrosion and binding, since infrequent use leads to pad deposits and seized pistons. Examine the fuel system for stale fuel residues and the tyres for sidewall cracking, as the original rubber will have degraded significantly over two decades. Finally, assess the frame and exhaust for surface corrosion, particularly in areas where moisture accumulates during long-term storage.