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LB08 WTG

2008 Yamaha Xjr 1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,591 mi
Last recorded34,591 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Xjr 13009,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 WTG
MakeYamaha
ModelXjr 1300
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 34,591 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 34,320 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 33,157 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 33,157 miles

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 32,970 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 May 2023 32,970 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 31,751 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 31,751 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 30,039 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 28,847 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 28,529 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 27,657 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 26,379 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 26,379 miles

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 25,734 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 23,018 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 22,223 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 19,662 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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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LB08 WTG is a 2008 Yamaha Xjr 1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LB08 WTG, 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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LB08 WTG is a 2008 Yamaha Xjr 1300, first registered on 12 July 2008.

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