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AO08 XVF

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

27,772 mi
Last recorded27,772 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 XVF
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 27,772 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 24,069 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 24,051 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 22,056 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 21,456 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 20,497 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 19,618 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 18,871 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 16,501 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 12,788 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 11,978 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 11,978 miles

Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 11 May 2016 11,102 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 10,226 miles
Pass 25 May 2014 9,504 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 9,504 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2013 8,508 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 8,318 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 6,647 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 XVF is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver 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 AO08 XVF, 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 XVF registered?

AO08 XVF is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is AO08 XVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 XVF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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