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DL08 CJU

2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

14,176 mi
Last recorded14,176 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 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

RegistrationDL08 CJU
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 1300 A Midnight Star
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 14,176 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 13,893 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 13,892 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 13,883 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 13,791 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 13,698 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 13,698 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 13,330 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 12,376 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 11,072 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 8,774 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 8,433 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 8,057 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Jul 2011 7,434 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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DL08 CJU is a 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DL08 CJU, 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 DL08 CJU registered?

DL08 CJU is a 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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The MOT history for DL08 CJU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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