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J70 ELV

2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

25,186 mi
Last recorded25,186 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star13,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 ELV
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 1300 A Midnight Star
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 25,186 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 22,852 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 22,852 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 21,781 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 20,599 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 17,244 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 16,174 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 15,181 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 13,985 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 12,692 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 10,947 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 9,501 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 7,382 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 5,295 miles

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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J70 ELV is a 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J70 ELV, 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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What year was J70 ELV registered?

J70 ELV is a 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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