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GV08 KNZ

2008 Yamaha Xjr 1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,649 mi
Last recorded22,649 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Xjr 13009,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 KNZ
MakeYamaha
ModelXjr 1300
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 May 2026 22,649 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 19,588 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 19,501 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 19,315 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 16,203 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 15,883 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 15,335 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 14,462 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 12,071 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 11,269 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2013 10,585 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 10,293 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xjr 1300?

Based on 5,805 MOT tests across 633 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
715
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
633
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 52
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
reflector on motorcycle missing 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
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GV08 KNZ is a 2008 Yamaha Xjr 1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Xjr 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 9,995 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xjr 1300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV08 KNZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xjr 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Xjr 1300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GV08 KNZ registered?

GV08 KNZ is a 2008 Yamaha Xjr 1300, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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