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GL08 NYF

2008 Yamaha XJR1300

White Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,494 mi
Last recorded22,494 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XJR130012,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 NYF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 22,494 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 22,492 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect led headlight with no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 21,271 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 19,274 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose MIDDLE MOUNT MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 19,261 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 18,192 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 15,733 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 15,733 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 15,218 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 13,424 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 11,505 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 8,853 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 7,477 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 5,703 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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GL08 NYF is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300 in White with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GL08 NYF, 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 GL08 NYF registered?

GL08 NYF is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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