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WR08 WGW

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

29,303 mi
Last recorded29,303 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 WGW
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 29,303 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 23,538 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 21,193 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 20,844 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 20,844 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 19,801 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 19,796 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2017 18,305 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 18,305 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 16,703 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 13,946 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 2,703 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 13,219 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 9,123 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 6,382 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 2,523 miles

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

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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WR08 WGW 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 81.3%.

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 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 WR08 WGW, 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 WR08 WGW registered?

WR08 WGW is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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