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PJ08 TGZ

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,172 mi
Last recorded63,172 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 TGZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 63,172 miles

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

Hazard lights switch not working

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 63,172 miles

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

Hazard lights switch not working

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Bulb burned out, replacing as PRS (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 61,683 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 61,683 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning not working on low beam (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 61,539 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 61,371 miles

front tyre starting to wear unevenly

Pass 22 Nov 2019 60,943 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 60,707 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 59,414 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 59,414 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 52,955 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 41,259 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 41,249 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 40,800 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 39,293 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 34,034 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 30,671 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 30,671 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 27,039 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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PJ08 TGZ is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TGZ, 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 TGZ registered?

PJ08 TGZ is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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