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V5 FJR

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

39,466 mi
Last recorded39,466 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 FJR
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 39,466 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 34,664 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 34,022 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 33,868 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 32,780 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 29,708 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 26,786 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 26,345 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 26,345 miles

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 24,581 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 22,849 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 21,712 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 21,449 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 18,004 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 14,374 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Sep 2012 14,268 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 11,728 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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V5 FJR is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver 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 V5 FJR, 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 V5 FJR registered?

V5 FJR is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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The MOT history for V5 FJR 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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