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SP08 RKN

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,743 mi
Last recorded38,743 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 RKN
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 38,743 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 38,743 miles

Offside Front Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 34,863 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 34,863 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 32,398 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 31,365 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 31,365 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 28,315 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 25,012 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 23,879 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 20,001 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 15,756 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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SP08 RKN is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP08 RKN, 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 SP08 RKN registered?

SP08 RKN is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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