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AE57 AOU

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,068 mi
Last recorded55,068 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 AOU
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 55,068 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 53,237 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 53,225 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 52,251 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 51,700 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 46,407 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 43,325 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 41,167 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 38,172 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 34,341 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 34,190 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 33,168 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 33,168 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 30,654 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 26,866 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 22,085 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 20,303 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 13,875 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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AE57 AOU 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 AE57 AOU, 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 AE57 AOU registered?

AE57 AOU is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is AE57 AOU safe to buy?

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