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SF08 KNS

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,288 mi
Last recorded58,288 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 KNS
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 58,288 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 57,557 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 57,248 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 54,160 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 51,813 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort disc slightly corroded and slight low effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 49,427 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 47,543 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 44,760 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 44,760 miles

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2017 39,960 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 35,944 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 34,769 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 31,233 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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SF08 KNS is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SF08 KNS, 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 SF08 KNS registered?

SF08 KNS is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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