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AV08 FVG

2008 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,126 mi
Last recorded16,126 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XJR130012,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 16,126 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 16,047 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 15,186 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 14,535 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 14,535 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 13,489 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 10,684 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 8,737 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 8,737 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 5,634 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 5,634 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 5,067 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 5,067 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 4,377 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 3,672 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 2,802 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 FVG is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FVG, 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 FVG registered?

AV08 FVG is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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