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LO08 XEW

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

28,804 mi
Last recorded28,804 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 XEW
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 28,804 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2025 28,804 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 18,174 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 17,971 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 17,366 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 15,620 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 15,542 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 15,459 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 15,379 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 14,905 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 14,421 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 14,909 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 12,519 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 10,632 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 9,033 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 9,033 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 7,725 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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LO08 XEW is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LO08 XEW, 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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LO08 XEW is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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