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SN58 BAO

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,161 mi
Last recorded47,161 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN58 BAO
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 47,161 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 46,024 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight up and down play in rear linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake slightley sponge

Fail 30 Aug 2024 46,024 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight up and down play in rear linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake slightley sponge

Pass 20 Aug 2021 45,162 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 43,741 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 42,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 38,891 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 38,885 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 23 May 2015 35,980 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 31,662 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 27,036 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 19,148 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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SN58 BAO is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SN58 BAO, 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 SN58 BAO registered?

SN58 BAO is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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