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SV08 HWF

2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 As

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

27,316 mi
Last recorded27,316 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 As19,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 HWF
MakeYamaha
ModelFjr 1300 As
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 27,316 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 26,207 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 22,992 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 22,367 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 20,214 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 18,668 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 16,301 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 15,833 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension linkage worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 14,829 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 13,968 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 12,911 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 12,906 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 16 May 2014 12,089 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 11,468 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 11,158 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 10,232 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fjr 1300 As?

Based on 1,263 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

91.3%
Pass Rate
1,160
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 3
Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease 3
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SV08 HWF is a 2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 As 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 Fjr 1300 As models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 19,274 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Fjr 1300 As fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV08 HWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fjr 1300 As typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Fjr 1300 As is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SV08 HWF registered?

SV08 HWF is a 2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 As, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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