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VO08 XBH

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

42,855 mi
Last recorded42,855 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 XBH
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 42,855 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 40,696 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 40,696 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 38,707 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 38,707 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake caliper operating mechanism has excessive travel spongy (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 36,635 miles

Rear brake spongy in operation

Pass 24 Jan 2022 35,186 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 35,186 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 32,483 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 29,844 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 29,844 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 27,826 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 27,826 miles

Rear Brake caliper cracked rear mounting (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 25,533 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 23,869 miles

Nearside brocken exhaust clamp

Pass 11 Mar 2016 22,088 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 22,088 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 19,405 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 17,270 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 17,270 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 15,588 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 13,744 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 10,824 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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VO08 XBH is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VO08 XBH, 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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VO08 XBH is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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