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WG08 UFL

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,413 mi
Last recorded34,413 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 UFL
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 34,413 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 32,785 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 30,821 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 29,945 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 29,935 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 28,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2020 28,459 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Mar 2019 28,060 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 26,197 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 26,197 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 23,090 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 19,272 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 16,532 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 13,390 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 8,466 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 5,906 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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WG08 UFL is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WG08 UFL, 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 WG08 UFL registered?

WG08 UFL is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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