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BX08 MWZ

2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

34,162 mi
Last recorded34,162 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star13,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 MWZ
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 1300 A Midnight Star
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 34,162 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 32,174 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 27,715 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 19,031 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 19,031 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 12,379 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 9,376 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 8,875 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 8,128 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 7,128 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 5,396 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 5,396 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 4,511 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 3,471 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 2,524 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 2,508 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 2,461 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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BX08 MWZ is a 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BX08 MWZ, 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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BX08 MWZ is a 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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