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GN08 UJV

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

37,673 mi
Last recorded37,673 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 UJV
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 37,673 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 35,662 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 33,380 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Dec 2020 30,405 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 26,919 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 26,805 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 26,200 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 24,875 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 21,465 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 18,458 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 18,445 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 17,839 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 11,685 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 9,319 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 9,319 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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GN08 UJV is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GN08 UJV, 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 GN08 UJV registered?

GN08 UJV is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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The MOT history for GN08 UJV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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