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BX08 MWD

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,625 mi
Last recorded44,625 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 MWD
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 44,625 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 44,625 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 44,002 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 43,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 43,992 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 42,877 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 40,622 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm legal limit is 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm legal limit is 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 40,622 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Switch not releasing when brake lever released. (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm legal limit is 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm legal limit is 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 38,735 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 30,711 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 20,512 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 20,512 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 19,441 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 18,858 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 16,958 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 15,070 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 13,809 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 11,967 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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BX08 MWD is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BX08 MWD, 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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BX08 MWD is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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