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HX08 YVJ

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

51,808 mi
Last recorded51,808 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 YVJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 51,808 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 48,636 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 48,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 21 Mar 2024 48,480 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy steering headbearings are slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 48,346 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 47,976 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing more on off side edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 47,480 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 47,055 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 45,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 44,867 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 42,245 miles

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

front tyre has uneven profile

Pass 23 Feb 2016 40,819 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 38,708 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 35,343 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 31,474 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 26,817 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 20,730 miles

Front 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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HX08 YVJ is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HX08 YVJ, 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 HX08 YVJ registered?

HX08 YVJ is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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