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GV08 KNR

2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

20,706 mi
Last recorded20,706 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star13,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 KNR
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 1300 A Midnight Star
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 20,706 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 20,258 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 20,000 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 18,421 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 15,912 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 12,400 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 12,400 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 12,093 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 10,490 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 10,473 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 10,420 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 10,349 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Apr 2014 9,612 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 8,723 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 7,598 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 7,527 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 6,794 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star?

Based on 5,832 MOT tests across 525 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
853
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
525
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 10
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GV08 KNR is a 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 13,237 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 Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV08 KNR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GV08 KNR is a 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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