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GP08 YZS

2008 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

32,336 mi
Last recorded32,336 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XJR130012,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 32,336 miles

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

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

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened both front fork stanchion pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 31,101 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 30,278 miles

Nearside Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 30,261 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 28,892 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 27,299 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 27,299 miles

Central Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2014 27,120 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 27,120 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 25,632 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 19,947 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 19,902 miles

Centre Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Centre Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 15,244 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 YZS is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YZS, 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 YZS registered?

GP08 YZS is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 9 August 2008.

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