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OV08 YTH

2008 Yamaha Xjr 1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

14,278 mi
Last recorded14,278 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Xjr 13009,995 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 YTH
MakeYamaha
ModelXjr 1300
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 14,278 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 13,721 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 11,082 miles

Nearside Front left grip lose but not insecure

Pass 24 May 2023 10,915 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 10,553 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 10,468 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2021 11,337 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 9,458 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 8,262 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 6,283 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 6,272 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 6,139 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 6,139 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 5,300 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 5,246 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 4,962 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 3,733 miles

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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OV08 YTH is a 2008 Yamaha Xjr 1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OV08 YTH, 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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What year was OV08 YTH registered?

OV08 YTH is a 2008 Yamaha Xjr 1300, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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