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KY08 PZN

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

58,812 mi
Last recorded58,812 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 PZN
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 58,812 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 56,264 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 49,632 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 49,632 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 45,723 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 45,723 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 41,145 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 41,135 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 35,287 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 32,344 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 31,547 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 28,798 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 26,016 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 25,425 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 23,726 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 15,195 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 5,205 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 5,197 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 4,933 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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KY08 PZN is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KY08 PZN, 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 KY08 PZN registered?

KY08 PZN is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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