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AY08 JXA

2008 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

21,778 mi
Last recorded21,778 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XJR130012,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 JXA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 21,778 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 20,886 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 19,378 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 18,726 miles

Nearside Front weathers seal perished

Offside Front weathers seal perished

Pass 23 Jun 2022 18,347 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 18,011 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 17,758 miles

Nearside Front weather seal slightly perished

Offside Front weather seal slightly perished

Pass 10 Apr 2019 17,238 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 16,899 miles

Offside Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 15,635 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 15,620 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear no bsau number on number plate

Pass 25 Apr 2016 13,972 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 12,345 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 4,843 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 4,033 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 2,894 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 1,652 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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AY08 JXA is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY08 JXA, 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 AY08 JXA registered?

AY08 JXA is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 23 August 2008.

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