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AP08 UYX

2008 Yamaha Xjr 1300

White Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

14,960 mi
Last recorded14,960 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Xjr 13009,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 UYX
MakeYamaha
ModelXjr 1300
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 14,960 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 12,231 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 9,687 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 9,687 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 8,782 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 8,782 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 8,337 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 8,337 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 7,928 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 7,928 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 7,400 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 7,238 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 6,913 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 6,913 miles

Central Front Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Central Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Central Front Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 3 May 2016 6,893 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 6,879 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 6,688 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 5,539 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xjr 1300?

Based on 5,805 MOT tests across 633 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
715
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
633
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 52
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
reflector on motorcycle missing 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
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AP08 UYX is a 2008 Yamaha Xjr 1300 in White with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Xjr 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 9,995 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 Xjr 1300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP08 UYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xjr 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Xjr 1300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP08 UYX registered?

AP08 UYX is a 2008 Yamaha Xjr 1300, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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