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NR08 FJR

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

33,684 mi
Last recorded33,684 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNR08 FJR
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 33,684 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 33,151 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 33,109 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 32,973 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very light misting of oil to front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 32,733 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 32,240 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 32,240 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 32,182 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 32,104 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 31,860 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 30,917 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 30,803 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 27,578 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 24,077 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 21,118 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 16,297 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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NR08 FJR is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NR08 FJR, 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 NR08 FJR registered?

NR08 FJR is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is NR08 FJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NR08 FJR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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