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CR08 FJR

2009 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,879 mi
Last recorded37,879 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FJR1300A25,303 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR08 FJR
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 37,879 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 37,796 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 37,795 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking (1.1.11 (b)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2023 37,782 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 37,673 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 35,895 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 35,182 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2019 33,790 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 33,604 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 33,581 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 32,879 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 29,536 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 25,053 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 25,024 miles

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

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 17,568 miles

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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CR08 FJR is a 2009 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha FJR1300A models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 25,303 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 CR08 FJR, 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 17 years old, this Yamaha FJR1300A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CR08 FJR registered?

CR08 FJR is a 2009 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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