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5005 MU

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,650 mi
Last recorded56,650 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5005 MU
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 56,650 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 55,579 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 54,839 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 29 Apr 2023 52,598 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2022 50,967 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 50,967 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 49,596 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 48,490 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 48,490 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 46,342 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit on limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 44,698 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 42,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 17 May 2016 39,109 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 35,246 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 30,533 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 27,136 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 19,865 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 13,776 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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5005 MU is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 5005 MU, 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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5005 MU is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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