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GN58 KJV

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

41,222 mi
Last recorded41,222 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN58 KJV
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 41,222 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 40,660 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 39,405 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 38,186 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 36,884 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 30,188 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 29,099 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 29,002 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 28,551 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 28,551 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 28,117 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 27,018 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 26,993 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 24,432 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 17,956 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 17,712 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 12,639 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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GN58 KJV 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 GN58 KJV, 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 GN58 KJV registered?

GN58 KJV is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 1 October 2008.

Is GN58 KJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN58 KJV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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