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RV08 BUE

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,920 mi
Last recorded58,920 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 BUE
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 58,920 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 58,916 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 57,794 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 57,787 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2024 56,931 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 56,729 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 56,727 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 56,669 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 54,401 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 45,982 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 36,920 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 24,658 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 13,290 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 7,556 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 6,853 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 5,936 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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RV08 BUE is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 RV08 BUE, 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 RV08 BUE registered?

RV08 BUE is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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