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FX57 KGV

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

25,730 mi
Last recorded25,730 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX57 KGV
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 25,730 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 23,249 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 20,098 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 16,094 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 13,374 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 9,839 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 9,710 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 9,678 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 9,440 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 9,022 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 7,629 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 7,540 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 7,533 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2014 6,613 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 6,269 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 5,639 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 5,014 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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FX57 KGV is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 28,432 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 FX57 KGV, 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 18 years old, this Yamaha FJR1300A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FX57 KGV registered?

FX57 KGV is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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