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AO08 XVE

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

18,973 mi
Last recorded18,973 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 XVE
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 18,973 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 18,436 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 18,306 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 17,575 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Left fork with a slight mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 16,761 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 16,761 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Age cracks (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 16,649 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 15,051 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 14,040 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 13,259 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 12,310 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 11,138 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 9,667 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 8,268 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 6,766 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 4,189 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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AO08 XVE is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO08 XVE, 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 AO08 XVE registered?

AO08 XVE is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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