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S18 FJR

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

44,045 mi
Last recorded44,045 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 FJR
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 44,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 May 2025 43,043 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 43,043 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 42,177 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 41,463 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 40,258 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 34,145 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 34,068 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 34,068 miles

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 32,227 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 32,227 miles

Offside Front Upper Vehicle identification number not legible (0.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2018 26,257 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2018 26,257 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2017 22,250 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 18,274 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 18,066 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 16,710 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 15,027 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 13,639 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 13,639 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 12,390 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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S18 FJR is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S18 FJR, 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 S18 FJR registered?

S18 FJR is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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