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BL55 YAM

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,232 mi
Last recorded51,232 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 51,232 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 51,107 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 51,033 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 50,851 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 50,646 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 50,050 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 48,703 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 46,768 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 44,195 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 40,260 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 34,062 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 28,316 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 16,721 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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BL55 YAM is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BL55 YAM, 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 BL55 YAM registered?

BL55 YAM is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 17 November 2008.

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