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DK08 VLP

2008 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

17,448 mi
Last recorded17,448 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XJR130012,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 VLP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 17,448 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 16,675 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 15,685 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 15,682 miles

Stop lamp not working from rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2020 11,487 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 11,487 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 10,828 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 10,733 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 9,755 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 8,672 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 8,304 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 8,255 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 7,685 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 7,356 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 6,422 miles

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

Offside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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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DK08 VLP is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DK08 VLP, 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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DK08 VLP is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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