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BG08 AYL

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

18,649 mi
Last recorded18,649 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 AYL
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 18,649 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 17,359 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 15,149 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 12,530 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 9,495 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fork legs misted (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 9,322 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 9,073 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 9,029 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 8,923 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 7,444 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 7,004 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 5,404 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 5,404 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 4,694 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 4,168 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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BG08 AYL is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BG08 AYL, 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 BG08 AYL registered?

BG08 AYL is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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The MOT history for BG08 AYL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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