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PX08 VLV

2008 Yamaha XJR1300

White Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

25,197 mi
Last recorded25,197 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XJR130012,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 VLV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 25,197 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2025 24,261 miles
Fail 3 May 2025 24,261 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2024 23,461 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 22,154 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 20,681 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 19,648 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 17,342 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 15,872 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 14,751 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 14,082 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 12,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 11,228 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 10,163 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 10,163 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 8,989 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 6,656 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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PX08 VLV is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300 in White 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 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 PX08 VLV, 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 PX08 VLV registered?

PX08 VLV is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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