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PC08 YAM

2008 Yamaha XVZ1300

Black Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

61,957 mi
Last recorded61,957 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XVZ130014,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPC08 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 61,957 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 61,957 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 60,061 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 55,744 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 55,744 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 51,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 47,047 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 47,056 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 40,975 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 40,975 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 38,006 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

has slight play swingarm

Fail 16 May 2015 37,995 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

has slight play swingarm

Pass 6 May 2014 33,600 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 33,600 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 May 2013 30,485 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 23,907 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 18,744 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 18,679 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha XVZ1300?

Based on 4,038 MOT tests across 370 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
745
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
370
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
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PC08 YAM is a 2008 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Black with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha XVZ1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 14,149 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 XVZ1300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PC08 YAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XVZ1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha XVZ1300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PC08 YAM is a 2008 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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