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AV08 FHG

2008 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

13,056 mi
Last recorded13,056 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XJR130012,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 FHG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 13,056 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 12,850 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 11,650 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 10,000 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 8,552 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 8,552 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 7,760 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 7,760 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2020 7,548 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 7,509 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 7,312 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 7,185 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 6,460 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 5,637 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 4,101 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2013 2,900 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 2,900 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 2,725 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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AV08 FHG is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AV08 FHG, 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 AV08 FHG registered?

AV08 FHG is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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