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WM57 BCY

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

44,871 mi
Last recorded44,871 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM57 BCY
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 44,871 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 43,874 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 43,563 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 41,261 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 38,097 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 38,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 36,714 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 31,472 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 31,472 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 27,704 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 27,606 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 25,215 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 24,734 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2011 20,617 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 20,617 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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WM57 BCY is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WM57 BCY, 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 WM57 BCY registered?

WM57 BCY is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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