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LR08 HJU

2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,881 mi
Last recorded26,881 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star13,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 HJU
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 1300 A Midnight Star
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 26,881 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 25,636 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 25,061 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 24,689 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 24,575 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 24,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc worn and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 24,206 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc worn and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 23,562 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 23,374 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 23,106 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 22,898 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 22,020 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 21,135 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 20,377 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 19,528 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 18,611 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 17,022 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 17,022 miles

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

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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LR08 HJU is a 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 LR08 HJU, 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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LR08 HJU is a 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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