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AX08 BVK

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,428 mi
Last recorded70,428 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 BVK
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 70,428 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 67,260 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 66,490 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 63,777 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 63,050 miles

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose main stand rusty (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 63,038 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose main stand rusty (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 56,040 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 56,016 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 46,909 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 46,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 37,101 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 37,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Sep 2015 27,015 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 22,972 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 20,119 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 14,725 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 13,294 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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AX08 BVK is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AX08 BVK, 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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AX08 BVK is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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