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PY08 FWT

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

26,748 mi
Last recorded26,748 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 FWT
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 26,748 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 22,154 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 16,845 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 12,865 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 6,805 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 4,343 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 4,304 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 2,301 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 952 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 3 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 7,672 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 5,682 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 5,403 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 5,021 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 4,372 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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PY08 FWT is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Black 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 PY08 FWT, 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 PY08 FWT registered?

PY08 FWT is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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The MOT history for PY08 FWT shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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