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PF08 KGV

2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,315 mi
Last recorded31,315 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star13,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 KGV
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 1300 A Midnight Star
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 31,315 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 30,547 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 29,654 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 28,783 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 26,009 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 23,899 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in monoshock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 22,419 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement mono shock linkage has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 19,977 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear shockabsorber linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 17,418 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Sep 2016 15,388 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 10,733 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 10,432 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 9,521 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 7,918 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 6,931 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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PF08 KGV is a 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PF08 KGV, 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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PF08 KGV is a 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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