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AY08 XUM

2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

44,533 mi
Last recorded44,533 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A27,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 44,533 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 44,314 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 44,245 miles

Rear Brake spongey.

Pass 16 Oct 2021 44,095 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 43,889 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 43,383 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 42,781 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 41,912 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 40,471 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 40,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 38,127 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 36,451 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 36,451 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 33,252 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 28,001 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 XUM is a 2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY08 XUM registered?

AY08 XUM is a 2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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The MOT history for AY08 XUM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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