CarVerify

Free Car Check

SG08 MMU

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

63,759 mi
Last recorded63,759 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 MMU
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 63,759 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 63,156 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 63,127 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 62,998 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 62,998 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 62,529 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 61,073 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 61,071 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 59,085 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 58,255 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 57,799 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Light misting of oil on N/S front fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 56,963 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 55,321 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 51,683 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 41,851 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 32,092 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 23,387 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 18,609 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 12,818 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
Full Yamaha FJR1300A reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SG08 MMU is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SG08 MMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SG08 MMU?

You can check the full history of SG08 MMU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SG08 MMU registered?

SG08 MMU is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is SG08 MMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG08 MMU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SG08 MMU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SG08 MMU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.