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LJ08 YXY

2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

12,836 mi
Last recorded12,836 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star13,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 YXY
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 1300 A Midnight Star
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 12,836 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 12,785 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 12,496 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 12,295 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 11,910 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 11,364 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 17,240 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 11,152 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 8,420 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 2,354 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 1,096 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 YXY is a 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LJ08 YXY, 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 YXY is a 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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