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2005 Yamaha Fjr1300

Based on reports from 23 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
23
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
0
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 23 complaints, 4 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

8 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 31K miles.

!Inspect the Fuel SystemMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

8
0–30K
8
30–60K
1
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (8 reports) • Median: 31K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (8 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical8 (35%)
Fuel System3 (13%)
Speed Control2 (9%)
Brakes2 (9%)
Wheels & Tires2 (9%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine1 (4%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery1 (4%)
Other1 (4%)

2005 Yamaha Fjr1300: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 35% of all reports filed for the 2005 Yamaha Fjr1300, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 31,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 31K-mile mark.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2005 Yamaha Fjr1300, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2005 Yamaha Fjr1300, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2005 Yamaha Fjr1300, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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07
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08
2
10
2
11
1
12
3
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3
14
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16
3
19
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25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2005 Yamaha Fjr1300. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

06V371000Oct 2006

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, AN IMPROPERLY DESIGNED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR COULD CAUSE AN INTERMITTENTLY UNSTABLE IDLE WHEN THE ENGINE IS AT IDLING SPEED WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS STOPPED OR DURING LOW-SPEED OPERATIONS. THE ENGINE COULD STALL AS A RESULT.

09V360000Oct 2009

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 2004 AND APRIL 2005. THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR CAN FAIL.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 23 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2005 Yamaha Fjr1300: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Yamaha Fjr1300?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2005 Yamaha Fjr1300 is related to the electrical, with 8 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2005 Yamaha Fjr1300 reliable?
The 2005 Yamaha Fjr1300 has 23 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2005 Yamaha Fjr1300 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2005 Yamaha Fjr1300 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2005 Yamaha Fjr1300 has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Yamaha Fjr1300 problems start?
Based on 17 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 31,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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