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FJ08 GKX

2008 Victory Hammer

Red Petrol 1634cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,740 mi
Last recorded14,740 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Victory Hammer11,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 GKX
MakeVictory
ModelHammer
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,634cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 14,740 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 14,646 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 14,472 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 14,152 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 13,571 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 13,481 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 12,492 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 11,329 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 8,850 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 8,527 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 8,017 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 8,017 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 7,532 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Aug 2012 6,843 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 6,238 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 6,233 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Rear tyre rubbing through wireing loom

How Reliable is the Victory Hammer?

Based on 3,777 MOT tests across 404 vehicles.

91.5%
Pass Rate
656
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
404
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 12
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 11
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
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FJ08 GKX is a 2008 Victory Hammer in Red with a 1,634cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Victory Hammer models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 11,871 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 Victory Hammer fails its MOT is registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ08 GKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Victory Hammer typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Victory Hammer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ08 GKX registered?

FJ08 GKX is a 2008 Victory Hammer, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is FJ08 GKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ08 GKX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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