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GN08 XZV

2008 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

28,283 mi
Last recorded28,283 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XJR130012,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 XZV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 28,283 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 27,928 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 27,674 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 27,620 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 27,590 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 27,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 27,482 miles

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock on steering damper (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 27,312 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 27,021 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 26,521 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 25,821 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 23,629 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 23,230 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 21,634 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 19,315 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 16,967 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 13,309 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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GN08 XZV is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GN08 XZV, 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 GN08 XZV registered?

GN08 XZV is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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