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AV58 BWX

2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

9,012 mi
Last recorded9,012 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A27,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 BWX
MakeYamaha
ModelFjr 1300 A
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 9,012 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 9,012 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 8,516 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 7,784 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 7,337 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 6,602 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 6,491 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 6,452 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 6,328 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 6,301 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 6,115 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 5,693 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 5,634 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 5,228 miles

Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 5,228 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 1,383 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fjr 1300 A?

Based on 2,834 MOT tests across 348 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
1,523
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
348
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 34
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease 6
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel 5
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AV58 BWX is a 2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 27,907 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 Fjr 1300 A fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV58 BWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fjr 1300 A typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Fjr 1300 A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV58 BWX registered?

AV58 BWX is a 2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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