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V123 MED

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,894 mi
Last recorded63,894 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV123 MED
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 63,894 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 63,553 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 62,679 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 61,522 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 60,807 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 60,807 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2020 60,698 miles

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

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 59,063 miles

rear brake pedal near excessive travel

Fail 1 Apr 2019 59,063 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear brake pedal near excessive travel

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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V123 MED is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V123 MED, 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 V123 MED registered?

V123 MED is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 14 November 2008.

Is V123 MED safe to buy?

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