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LJ08 PXV

2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

27,653 mi
Last recorded27,653 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star13,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 PXV
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 1300 A Midnight Star
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 27,653 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 27,653 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 24,086 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 23,756 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 23,068 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 21,558 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 20,839 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 20,013 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 18,165 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 17,342 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 12,044 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 10,168 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 8,416 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 5,523 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 5,016 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 4,225 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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LJ08 PXV is a 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LJ08 PXV, 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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LJ08 PXV is a 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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