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GR57 JZW

2008 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,140 mi
Last recorded32,140 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XJR130012,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 JZW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 32,140 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 29,109 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 23,276 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 20,312 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 17,565 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 16,008 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 14,423 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 13,345 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 13,345 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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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GR57 JZW is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GR57 JZW, 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 GR57 JZW registered?

GR57 JZW is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 16 February 2008.

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The MOT history for GR57 JZW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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