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GU08 VWY

2008 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,959 mi
Last recorded47,959 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XJR130012,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 VWY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 47,959 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 47,913 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 45,268 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 42,977 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 40,349 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 36,284 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 32,458 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 26,345 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 24,005 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 24,005 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies control 2 (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 18,249 miles

Front brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 13 Aug 2014 18,249 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 9,015 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 5,394 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 5,394 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 4,645 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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GU08 VWY is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU08 VWY, 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 GU08 VWY registered?

GU08 VWY is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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