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DK08 FWJ

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,057 mi
Last recorded68,057 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 FWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 68,057 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2025 68,057 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 68,042 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 68,042 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 68,010 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 67,584 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 65,661 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 61,741 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 59,101 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 55,018 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 53,547 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 39,653 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 39,653 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 30,367 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 26,673 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 20,180 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 11,511 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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DK08 FWJ is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DK08 FWJ, 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 DK08 FWJ registered?

DK08 FWJ is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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The MOT history for DK08 FWJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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