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AE08 AFJ

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,872 mi
Last recorded95,872 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 AFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 95,872 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 90,269 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 83,850 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 77,552 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 71,787 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 69,710 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 66,457 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 63,846 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 59,957 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth recorded (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2018 59,957 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly Sticking (3.1.3d)

Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake On rear brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth recorded (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 54,191 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 48,621 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' centre position (2.2.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 48,588 miles

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' centre position (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 45,762 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 May 2014 43,241 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 43,241 miles

Inner Front Upper Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 40,110 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 37,622 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 33,558 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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AE08 AFJ is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Grey 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 AE08 AFJ, 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 AE08 AFJ registered?

AE08 AFJ is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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