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MA03 RAT

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

48,744 mi
Last recorded48,744 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 RAT
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 48,744 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 48,744 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 38,110 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 37,963 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 37,576 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Slight play in rear lower shock bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 36,507 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 34,356 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 32,841 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 30,313 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 25,501 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 21,513 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 15,745 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 12,127 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 6,751 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 4,502 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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MA03 RAT is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MA03 RAT, 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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MA03 RAT is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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