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WR58 BXJ

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,614 mi
Last recorded53,614 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR58 BXJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 53,614 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2025 53,602 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 53,574 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 51,682 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear 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 8 Oct 2022 48,864 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 46,083 miles

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 43,036 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 39,956 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 37,480 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2018 37,480 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (Shock Absorber Lower Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 34,765 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 30,335 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 25,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2014 20,848 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 17,653 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 16,343 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 15,136 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 15,136 miles

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

Rear 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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WR58 BXJ is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WR58 BXJ, 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 WR58 BXJ registered?

WR58 BXJ is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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