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RE08 YKL

2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,752 mi
Last recorded64,752 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A27,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 YKL
MakeYamaha
ModelFjr 1300 A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 64,752 miles

Excess travel in rear brake pedal (brake still functions correctly)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 63,782 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 59,761 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Minor cracking noted. (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2016 54,104 miles

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

front brake pads close to service limit

front brake pads not wearing evenly

rear brake performance poor

slight play in rear wheel

Pass 15 May 2015 50,218 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 50,217 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 43,241 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 May 2013 36,825 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 29,410 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 22,260 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fjr 1300 A?

Based on 2,834 MOT tests across 348 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
1,523
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
348
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 34
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease 6
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel 5
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RE08 YKL is a 2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 27,907 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 Fjr 1300 A fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE08 YKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fjr 1300 A typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Fjr 1300 A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RE08 YKL is a 2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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