Yamaha Fjr1300a (2008)
2008 Yamaha Fjr1300a
CarHunch analysed 447 real MOT records for the 2008 Yamaha Fjr1300a. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A is a genuinely reliable tourer, with a 92% first-time pass rate that sits well clear of the UK average of 80%—this is a vehicle that tends to be properly maintained by its owners. The dangerous defect rate of 19.7% is just under the concern threshold, so while not a major red flag, it's worth a thorough pre-purchase inspection focusing on brakes and chassis components.
At nearly 32,000 miles on average, these bikes show typical usage for their age and type, and the low failure count of 1.04 per vehicle reflects solid engineering. The high advisory rate of 3.8 per machine mainly signals wear items rather than structural problems—budget for routine consumables like cables and seals, and have any prospective purchase checked by a specialist familiar with the FJR's cooling and fuel system quirks.
What to check before buying a 2008 Yamaha Fjr1300a
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Yamaha Fjr1300a vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2008 Yamaha Fjr1300a vehicles fall between 19,559 and 42,478 miles.
2008 Yamaha Fjr1300a — Still on the Road
221 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 61% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2008 Yamaha Fjr1300a
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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31.5%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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29%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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24.1%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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20.4%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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10.1%
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
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10%
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
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9.4%
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
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9.3%
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2008. Counts include advisories and failures.
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