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SV08 HWS

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

24,903 mi
Last recorded24,903 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 HWS
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 24,903 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 24,827 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 24,761 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 24,644 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 24,528 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 22,922 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 21,644 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 21,261 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 19,276 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 17,999 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2016 16,292 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 14,085 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 12,287 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 9,145 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 8,999 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 8,449 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 8,449 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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SV08 HWS is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SV08 HWS, 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 SV08 HWS registered?

SV08 HWS is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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The MOT history for SV08 HWS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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