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AX08 HYR

2008 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

21,422 mi
Last recorded21,422 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XJR130012,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 HYR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 21,422 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 20,999 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 20,891 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 20,569 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 20,556 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 19,721 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 19,020 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 19,020 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 18,299 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 16,683 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 14,310 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 13,052 miles

Rear Tyre has been plugged.

Fail 26 Jan 2017 13,037 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre has been plugged.

Pass 2 Feb 2016 11,837 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear tyre has been repaired

Pass 26 Jan 2015 9,700 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 6,585 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 3,986 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 3,837 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 3,459 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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AX08 HYR is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AX08 HYR, 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 AX08 HYR registered?

AX08 HYR is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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