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GP08 NRJ

2008 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

28,965 mi
Last recorded28,965 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XJR130012,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 NRJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 28,965 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 28,965 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 28,077 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 24,182 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 20,931 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 20,172 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 13,796 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 12,689 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 11,313 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 9,891 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 7,875 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 7,203 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 6,846 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 6,021 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 6,021 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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GP08 NRJ is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GP08 NRJ, 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 GP08 NRJ registered?

GP08 NRJ is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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