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RF57 VKG

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,775 mi
Last recorded73,775 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 VKG
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 73,775 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 70,928 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 66,749 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 64,803 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 63,235 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 61,453 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 59,188 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 51,965 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 47,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2017 44,539 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 39,543 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 35,400 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 35,400 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 28,580 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 28,580 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 25,059 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 25,054 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 19,957 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 15,467 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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RF57 VKG is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RF57 VKG, 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 RF57 VKG registered?

RF57 VKG is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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