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YK08 FRJ

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,493 mi
Last recorded29,493 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 FRJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 29,493 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 29,220 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 28,800 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 28,562 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 28,432 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 28,249 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 28,233 miles

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

Central Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jun 2020 27,697 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre down to 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 26,248 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 24,180 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 22,813 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 20,540 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 20,540 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 18,976 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 18,976 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 16,927 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 16,927 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 14,698 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 11,797 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 8,149 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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YK08 FRJ is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YK08 FRJ, 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 YK08 FRJ registered?

YK08 FRJ is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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