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PL08 XKJ

2008 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,688 mi
Last recorded19,688 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XJR130012,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 XKJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 19,688 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 19,428 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 19,156 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 18,919 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 18,691 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 18,553 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 18,139 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 18,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 17,763 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 17,690 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside fork oil dust seal deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2016 17,690 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside fork oil dust seal deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2015 17,580 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

center stand partially seized

Pass 1 Sep 2014 17,262 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 15,885 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 13,691 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 11,190 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJR1300?

Based on 107,128 MOT tests across 7,520 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
801
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,520
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,072
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 471
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 380
reflector on motorcycle missing 339
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 232
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PL08 XKJ is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha XJR1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 12,296 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 XJR1300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,072 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL08 XKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJR1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha XJR1300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PL08 XKJ registered?

PL08 XKJ is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 2 August 2008.

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