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AV08 FGU

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,641 mi
Last recorded58,641 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 FGU
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 58,641 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 53,588 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 50,801 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front brakes just starting to bind

Pass 6 Mar 2012 38,628 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 38,628 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 26,708 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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AV08 FGU is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV08 FGU, 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 AV08 FGU registered?

AV08 FGU is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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