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GJ54 RJS

2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,719 mi
Last recorded76,719 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A27,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 RJS
MakeYamaha
ModelFjr 1300 A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 76,719 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 76,110 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 74,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights adjusted to correct height originally low ()

Pass 7 Nov 2022 72,696 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 70,567 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 68,116 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 62,206 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 62,206 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 55,041 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 48,209 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 44,366 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 41,496 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 41,494 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 39,456 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 34,915 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 20,592 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fjr 1300 A?

Based on 2,834 MOT tests across 348 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
1,523
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
348
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 34
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease 6
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel 5
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GJ54 RJS is a 2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A in Black 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 Fjr 1300 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 27,907 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 Fjr 1300 A fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ54 RJS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fjr 1300 A typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Fjr 1300 A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GJ54 RJS registered?

GJ54 RJS is a 2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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