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AV08 ZJZ

2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,611 mi
Last recorded51,611 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A27,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 ZJZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFjr 1300 A
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 51,611 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 51,611 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 47,976 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 41,612 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 35,428 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 34,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 32,854 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 30,320 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 26,146 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 22,764 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 17,247 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 17,175 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 15,609 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 14,014 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 12,024 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 11,186 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 8,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 8,310 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fjr 1300 A?

Based on 2,834 MOT tests across 348 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
1,523
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
348
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 34
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease 6
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel 5
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AV08 ZJZ is a 2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A in Grey 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 Fjr 1300 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 27,907 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 Fjr 1300 A fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV08 ZJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fjr 1300 A typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Fjr 1300 A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV08 ZJZ registered?

AV08 ZJZ is a 2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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