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S800 DSS

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

17,756 mi
Last recorded17,756 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS800 DSS
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 17,756 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 16,359 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 16,020 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 14,933 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 14,923 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 14,642 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 14,354 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 13,617 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 12,447 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 11,257 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 10,594 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 9,321 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 8,329 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 7,866 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 6,167 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 6,167 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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S800 DSS 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 93.8%.

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 S800 DSS, 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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S800 DSS is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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