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RJ58 GHG

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,519 mi
Last recorded68,519 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 GHG
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 68,519 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 66,834 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 66,622 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2020 66,209 miles
Fail 23 May 2020 66,209 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 64,664 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 63,607 miles

Front steering bearings appear stiff to turn

Pass 4 Mar 2017 61,851 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 61,851 miles

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 59,307 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 57,970 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 51,883 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 41,576 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 33,417 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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RJ58 GHG is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RJ58 GHG, 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 RJ58 GHG registered?

RJ58 GHG is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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