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P19 BKE

2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

25,437 mi
Last recorded25,437 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star13,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP19 BKE
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 1300 A Midnight Star
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 25,437 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 22,796 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 22,742 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 22,661 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 22,578 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 22,248 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 22,072 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 20,861 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 13,377 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 11,098 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 11,098 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 9,492 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 6,863 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 6,668 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 5,275 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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P19 BKE is a 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P19 BKE, 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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P19 BKE is a 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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