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WN08 HCJ

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

60,035 mi
Last recorded60,035 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 HCJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 60,035 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 59,377 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 56,537 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 54,606 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 52,917 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 52,652 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 47,086 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 47,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 46,969 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 42,091 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 32,887 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 25,443 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 22,406 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 18,861 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 16,089 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 12,785 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 10,377 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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WN08 HCJ is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Red 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 WN08 HCJ, 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 WN08 HCJ registered?

WN08 HCJ is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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