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BG08 AZL

2008 Yamaha XJR1300

White Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,548 mi
Last recorded42,548 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XJR130012,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 AZL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 42,548 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 42,548 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 42,283 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 41,788 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 41,788 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 41,471 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 40,860 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

very slight oil leak from rocker cover

Fail 7 Jan 2022 40,856 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

very slight oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 16 Jan 2021 40,577 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 30kg (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 40,577 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 30kg (1.2.1 (e))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 40,230 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 39,960 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 39,960 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 39,621 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 38,583 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 38,542 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 38,542 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 38,287 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 37,904 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 36,956 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 36,287 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 29,411 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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BG08 AZL is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300 in White with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG08 AZL, 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 BG08 AZL registered?

BG08 AZL is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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