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BL08 GKK

2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,459 mi
Last recorded12,459 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star13,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 GKK
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 1300 A Midnight Star
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2024 12,459 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre worn to the wear marker in centre section (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 12,176 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 11,029 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 10,573 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 8,603 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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BL08 GKK is a 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 BL08 GKK, 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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BL08 GKK is a 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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