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AY08 ABX

2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

16,661 mi
Last recorded16,661 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A27,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 ABX
MakeYamaha
ModelFjr 1300 A
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 16,661 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 13,280 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 13,271 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 12,821 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 12,297 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 12,044 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 11,802 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 11,802 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 11,560 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 11,560 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 11,318 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 11,318 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 11,070 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 10,753 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 10,753 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 9,823 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 9,823 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2012 9,317 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 5,843 miles

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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AY08 ABX is a 2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AY08 ABX, 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 AY08 ABX registered?

AY08 ABX is a 2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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The MOT history for AY08 ABX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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