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FY08 XAZ

2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,168 mi
Last recorded19,168 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star13,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 XAZ
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 1300 A Midnight Star
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2025 19,168 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 18,489 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 16,717 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 14,904 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 13,866 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 10,891 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 9,633 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 6,971 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 4,600 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 4,348 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 4,180 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 3,673 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 3,514 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 3,018 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 2,544 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 2,285 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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FY08 XAZ is a 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FY08 XAZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY08 XAZ registered?

FY08 XAZ is a 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is FY08 XAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 XAZ shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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