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FG08 AAX

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,628 mi
Last recorded40,628 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 AAX
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 40,628 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 34,349 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 33,575 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 33,573 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 31,687 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 31,687 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 30,390 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 27,468 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 24,599 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 19,876 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 16,728 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 11,659 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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FG08 AAX is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FG08 AAX, 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 FG08 AAX registered?

FG08 AAX is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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