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GF57 MVS

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,149 mi
Last recorded30,149 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 MVS
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 30,149 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 28,600 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 28,458 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 28,066 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 22,615 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 20,904 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 20,778 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 20,758 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 18,593 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 16,346 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 16,339 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 14,675 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 11,888 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 6,251 miles

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

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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GF57 MVS is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GF57 MVS, 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 GF57 MVS registered?

GF57 MVS is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is GF57 MVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF57 MVS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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