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CV08 EBN

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,924 mi
Last recorded50,924 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 EBN
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 50,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 50,912 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel Brakes are linked rear to front . No pressure to front or rear calipers from rear master cylinder . (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 48,989 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 45,733 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 42,377 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 42,377 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 37,315 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 31,363 miles

Nearside Front lower fork leg slight oil leak

Rear Exhaust slightly loose both (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 19,725 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 19,592 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 17,416 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 17,416 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 16,912 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 15,154 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 12,949 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 11,499 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

left hand footpeg appears bent and is not secure

Pass 4 Jul 2012 7,911 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 3,390 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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CV08 EBN is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CV08 EBN, 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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CV08 EBN is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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