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BN58 VCT

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

30,733 mi
Last recorded30,733 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 VCT
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 30,733 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 28,849 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 28,446 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 24,703 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 24,387 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 23,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a))

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 5 Aug 2019 23,095 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 21,078 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 21,078 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 20,677 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 20,260 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 19,154 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 17,976 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 16,136 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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BN58 VCT is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN58 VCT, 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 BN58 VCT registered?

BN58 VCT is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 10 October 2008.

Is BN58 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN58 VCT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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