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HW08 AUN

2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

17,099 mi
Last recorded17,099 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star13,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 AUN
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 1300 A Midnight Star
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 17,099 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 17,090 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 17,036 miles

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 16,963 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 16,963 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 16,854 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Road spring worn, but not excessively (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise front brake lever operation

Pass 12 Aug 2019 16,768 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 16,616 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 16,616 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 16,151 miles

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 16,151 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 14,779 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 14,779 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 13,215 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

Front suspension spring worn and seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 13,215 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 14,679 miles

Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 10,134 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 8,295 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 6,764 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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HW08 AUN is a 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HW08 AUN, 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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HW08 AUN is a 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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