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GJ58 FBV

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,883 mi
Last recorded51,883 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 FBV
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 51,883 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 51,863 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 51,860 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 51,024 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 50,710 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play Shock absorber (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Aug 2015 49,023 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 46,730 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 43,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

rear tyre has cut

Pass 29 May 2012 40,319 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 40,258 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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GJ58 FBV is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GJ58 FBV, 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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GJ58 FBV is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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