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CU08 FPN

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,682 mi
Last recorded52,682 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 FPN
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 52,682 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 50,791 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 50,779 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 50,543 miles

Front uneven tyre wear

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

Pass 26 May 2022 48,363 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 47,258 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 46,527 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 41,043 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 39,604 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 39,271 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2016 39,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 May 2015 39,203 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 May 2014 31,166 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 24,746 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 19,224 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 15,622 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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CU08 FPN is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CU08 FPN, 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 CU08 FPN registered?

CU08 FPN is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is CU08 FPN safe to buy?

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