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BG08 EOY

2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,161 mi
Last recorded6,161 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star13,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 EOY
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 1300 A Midnight Star
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 6,161 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 5,745 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 5,409 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 5,356 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 5,299 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 5,230 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 5,172 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 5,090 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 4,962 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 4,794 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 4,629 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 4,453 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 3,646 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 3,240 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 2,908 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 2,368 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star?

Based on 5,832 MOT tests across 525 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
853
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
525
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 10
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BG08 EOY is a 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 13,237 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG08 EOY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG08 EOY registered?

BG08 EOY is a 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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