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LD08 VGL

2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,264 mi
Last recorded43,264 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star13,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 VGL
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 1300 A Midnight Star
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2023 43,264 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 39,057 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 35,954 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 35,954 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2019 34,328 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 33,254 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 32,535 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 30,520 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 30,505 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn disc is 3.41mm, min is 4.5mm (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2015 29,255 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 29,063 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 28,449 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 28,449 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 25,227 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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LD08 VGL 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 78.6%.

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 LD08 VGL, 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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LD08 VGL is a 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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