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YS08 DLK

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,806 mi
Last recorded34,806 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 DLK
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 34,806 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 32,385 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 30,553 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 29,415 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 28,759 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 27,628 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 27,628 miles

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 27,032 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 27,032 miles

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 24,462 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 21,146 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 16 Jul 2016 20,093 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 18,775 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 15,629 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 12,341 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 8,772 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 6,770 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 6,770 miles

Centre Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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 DLK 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 83.3%.

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 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 DLK, 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 DLK registered?

YS08 DLK is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YS08 DLK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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