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VK08 RNA

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,542 mi
Last recorded54,542 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 RNA
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 54,542 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 54,542 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 52,232 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 48,407 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 45,947 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight up and down movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 44,219 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play up and down (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 42,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play up and down (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Apr 2016 38,895 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(i))

Pass 28 Mar 2015 34,936 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 28,857 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 23,013 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 20,105 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 15,125 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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VK08 RNA is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VK08 RNA, 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 VK08 RNA registered?

VK08 RNA is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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