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GAZ 4701

2008 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

30,377 mi
Last recorded30,377 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XJR130012,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAZ 4701
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 30,377 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 28,732 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 26,885 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 25,172 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 22,901 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 20,504 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 18,591 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 16,364 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 14,323 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 14,323 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 13,189 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 12,118 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 11,041 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 10,762 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 8,293 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 8,293 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 2,960 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 1,532 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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GAZ 4701 is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GAZ 4701, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GAZ 4701 registered?

GAZ 4701 is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is GAZ 4701 safe to buy?

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