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WV08 JWA

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Bronze Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

20,225 mi
Last recorded20,225 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 JWA
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 20,225 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 20,221 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 20,177 miles

wear front tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2022 19,821 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 19,561 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 19,301 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 18,991 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 18,663 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 17,520 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 15,033 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 15,033 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 14,207 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 11,229 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 10,036 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 8,140 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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WV08 JWA is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Bronze with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WV08 JWA, 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 WV08 JWA registered?

WV08 JWA is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WV08 JWA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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