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YF08 WBD

2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

16,904 mi
Last recorded16,904 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A27,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 WBD
MakeYamaha
ModelFjr 1300 A
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 16,904 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 16,889 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 16,739 miles

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

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 16,686 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 16,273 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 16,143 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 15,879 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 15,879 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 15,682 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 15,676 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 15,655 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 15,439 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 13,345 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fjr 1300 A?

Based on 2,834 MOT tests across 348 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
1,523
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
348
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 34
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease 6
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel 5
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YF08 WBD is a 2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 27,907 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 Fjr 1300 A fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF08 WBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fjr 1300 A typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Fjr 1300 A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YF08 WBD registered?

YF08 WBD is a 2008 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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