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BG08 EOX

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,246 mi
Last recorded55,246 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 EOX
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 55,246 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 53,155 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 53,011 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 52,860 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 52,344 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 51,852 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 51,591 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 50,294 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 47,281 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 43,631 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 37,898 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 32,630 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 26,602 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 26,535 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 19,801 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 19,757 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 16,321 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 16,186 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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 EOX is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver 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 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 BG08 EOX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG08 EOX registered?

BG08 EOX is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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The MOT history for BG08 EOX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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