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YS08 BWA

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,497 mi
Last recorded70,497 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 BWA
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 70,497 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 69,529 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 69,417 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 68,803 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 67,070 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 66,262 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 65,964 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 65,442 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 65,442 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2015 63,878 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 54,034 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 44,155 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 35,793 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 May 2011 27,060 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 27,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(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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YS08 BWA is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YS08 BWA, 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 YS08 BWA registered?

YS08 BWA is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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