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HF08 OTW

2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

36,497 mi
Last recorded36,497 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A27,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF08 OTW
MakeYamaha
ModelFjr 1300 A
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 36,497 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 34,507 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 32,050 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 31,241 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 29,302 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 24,711 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 19,777 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 19,624 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 19,624 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2018 18,367 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2017 17,000 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 15,422 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 15,018 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 13,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 12,323 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 10,149 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 7,162 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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HF08 OTW is a 2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HF08 OTW, 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 HF08 OTW registered?

HF08 OTW is a 2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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The MOT history for HF08 OTW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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