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GJ08 NVY

2008 Yamaha XJR1300

White Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,579 mi
Last recorded25,579 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XJR130012,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 NVY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 25,579 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 25,050 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 23,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 20,995 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 19,750 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 18,362 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 16,785 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 14,973 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 13,651 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 13,407 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 11,276 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 7,907 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2015 7,907 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 5,448 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 5,042 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 4,481 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 3,071 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 3,071 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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GJ08 NVY is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300 in White 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 GJ08 NVY, 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 GJ08 NVY registered?

GJ08 NVY is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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