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AV08 VGL

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,079 mi
Last recorded74,079 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 VGL
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 74,079 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

mirror stork broken, but functions ok

Pass 4 Mar 2025 72,082 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 69,708 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 66,982 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 65,120 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 61,731 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 59,029 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 56,193 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 53,831 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 50,420 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 46,722 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 42,839 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 37,722 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 30,494 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 20,522 miles

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

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 VGL is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AV08 VGL, 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 VGL registered?

AV08 VGL is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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