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WF58 GXW

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

40,128 mi
Last recorded40,128 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF58 GXW
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 40,128 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 35,819 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 35,803 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 35,401 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil rear shock (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 33,913 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Rear shock (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Right Front fork (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 33,295 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 32,658 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 24 May 2019 32,658 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected sticking (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released pedal sticking (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 May 2018 27,125 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 27,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 May 2017 24,625 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 17,262 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 14,573 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 13,141 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 13,141 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2013 12,929 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 11,616 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 9,402 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 9,401 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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WF58 GXW is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 WF58 GXW, 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 WF58 GXW registered?

WF58 GXW is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 11 October 2008.

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The MOT history for WF58 GXW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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