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T40 PNW

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,635 mi
Last recorded95,635 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT40 PNW
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 95,635 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 91,379 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 84,324 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 77,335 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 77,239 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 70,073 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 70,018 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 66,681 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 62,669 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 52,291 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 47,134 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 40,128 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' steering bearings worn (2.2.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 40,128 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' steering bearings worn (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 31,365 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 31,265 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 28,327 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 21,707 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 20,350 miles

Rear Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 20,350 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 16,432 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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T40 PNW is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 T40 PNW, 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 T40 PNW registered?

T40 PNW is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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