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RJ58 MVM

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

112,334 mi
Last recorded112,334 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 MVM
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 112,334 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 111,091 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 111,086 miles

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 107,099 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 97,998 miles

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 19 Oct 2021 86,672 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 86,672 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 80,735 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 76,728 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 69,333 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 66,018 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 59,591 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 54,211 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 46,154 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 42,400 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 36,016 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 30,704 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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 MVM is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Black 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 RJ58 MVM, 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 MVM registered?

RJ58 MVM is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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