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HJ08 VMC

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

48,409 mi
Last recorded48,409 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 VMC
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 48,409 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 47,048 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 47,048 miles

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 45,196 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 45,196 miles

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

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 44,946 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 42,766 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 37,897 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 37,897 miles

Central Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 37,007 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 37,007 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 36,743 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Apr 2015 36,743 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 34,855 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 31,860 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 24,757 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 24,757 miles

Rear Brake lever excessively corroded (3.2.A1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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HJ08 VMC is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HJ08 VMC, 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 HJ08 VMC registered?

HJ08 VMC is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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