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AE08 AYM

2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

73,925 mi
Last recorded73,925 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A27,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 AYM
MakeYamaha
ModelFjr 1300 A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 73,925 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 73,813 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 73,440 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 73,281 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 72,896 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 72,886 miles

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

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2021 72,305 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 72,104 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 67,195 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 3 May 2018 67,195 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 63,280 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 61,332 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 58,926 miles

n/s position light front of two fitted not working

Pass 5 Apr 2014 51,436 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 42,728 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 35,054 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 26,585 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fjr 1300 A?

Based on 2,834 MOT tests across 348 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
1,523
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
348
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 34
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease 6
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel 5
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AE08 AYM is a 2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 27,907 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 Fjr 1300 A fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE08 AYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fjr 1300 A typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Fjr 1300 A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE08 AYM registered?

AE08 AYM is a 2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AE08 AYM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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