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EA08 HCX

2008 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,107 mi
Last recorded26,107 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XJR130012,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 HCX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 26,107 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 25,084 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 24,108 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 23,202 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 22,014 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 21,148 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 19,881 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 18,069 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 16,485 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 14,851 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 12,225 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 10,167 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 8,128 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 6,406 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 5,200 miles

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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EA08 HCX 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA08 HCX, 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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What year was EA08 HCX registered?

EA08 HCX is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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