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AO08 XUP

2008 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

13,571 mi
Last recorded13,571 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XJR130012,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 XUP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 13,571 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 13,571 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 13,571 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 12,570 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 230 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022
Pass 5 Mar 2021 11,333 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 10,881 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 5,872 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 5,660 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 5,660 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 5,495 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 4,830 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 3,593 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 3,426 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 2,968 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 426 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJR1300?

Based on 107,128 MOT tests across 7,520 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
801
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,520
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,072
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 471
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 380
reflector on motorcycle missing 339
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 232
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AO08 XUP is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha XJR1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 12,296 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 XJR1300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,072 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO08 XUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJR1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha XJR1300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO08 XUP registered?

AO08 XUP is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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