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WV58 GZL

2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 As

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,566 mi
Last recorded54,566 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 As19,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 GZL
MakeYamaha
ModelFjr 1300 As
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 54,566 miles

Rear tyre out of shape, worn to base rubber and heavily perished

all discs worn

rear tyre perished and cracked 180/5517

steering slightly tight and notchy

Fail 8 Jul 2020 54,566 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed 120/7017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

all discs worn

rear tyre perished and cracked 180/5517

steering slightly tight and notchy

Pass 24 Aug 2018 54,351 miles

Front pads low

Rear tyre slightly out of shape

all discs corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2018 54,351 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad lining seperated (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front pads low

Rear tyre slightly out of shape

all discs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2017 54,078 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

front tyre split, rear tyre scalloped

Fail 26 Jul 2017 54,078 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

front tyre split, rear tyre scalloped

Pass 8 Apr 2016 53,062 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

rear brake holds brake on slightly after being pressed

Fail 5 Apr 2016 53,062 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

rear brake holds brake on slightly after being pressed

Pass 29 Sep 2014 51,935 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 49,472 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 45,579 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fjr 1300 As?

Based on 1,263 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

91.3%
Pass Rate
1,160
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 3
Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease 3
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WV58 GZL is a 2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 As in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 As models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 19,274 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 Fjr 1300 As fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV58 GZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fjr 1300 As typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Fjr 1300 As is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WV58 GZL registered?

WV58 GZL is a 2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 As, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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The MOT history for WV58 GZL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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