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YR08 FPX

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,801 mi
Last recorded48,801 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 FPX
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 48,801 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 46,665 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 46,337 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 45,355 miles

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

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

Central Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 45,257 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively draglink bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 45,257 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively draglink bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 44,943 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 44,456 miles

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

Central Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking and perrished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 43,221 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 41,764 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 41,738 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 39,122 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 26 Feb 2016 36,640 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 33,556 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 30,581 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 21,164 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 15,826 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 10,503 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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YR08 FPX is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YR08 FPX, 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 YR08 FPX registered?

YR08 FPX is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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