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PJ08 DVR

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,017 mi
Last recorded47,017 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 DVR
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 47,017 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 41,859 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 36,000 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 29,903 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 29,903 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 29,621 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 29,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 26,487 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 22,664 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 17,809 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 14,400 miles

Rear Brake slightly spongy

Rear Number plate slightly deteriorating

Pass 13 Apr 2017 14,003 miles

Rear shock absorber lower bush and mounting bushes slight free play

Pass 31 Mar 2016 13,466 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play Shock absorber mounting bracket forward bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Apr 2015 12,733 miles

Front screen fixing bolt loose

Rear No plate slightly detiorating

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Apr 2014 10,922 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 9,536 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 8,067 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 6,414 miles

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

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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PJ08 DVR is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PJ08 DVR, 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 PJ08 DVR registered?

PJ08 DVR is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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