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PL08 WWV

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

46,115 mi
Last recorded46,115 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 WWV
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 46,115 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 36,389 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 35,080 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 34,722 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 33,945 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 33,747 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 31,553 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 30,958 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 28,682 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 28,682 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 25,729 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 22,543 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 18,740 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 15,250 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 9,985 miles

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

front tyre slightly worn on shoulders

Pass 18 May 2013 8,775 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 8,215 miles

N/S/F Position light inop.

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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PL08 WWV is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PL08 WWV, 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 PL08 WWV registered?

PL08 WWV is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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