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RA08 LHP

2008 Yamaha XJR1300

White Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,102 mi
Last recorded28,102 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XJR130012,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 LHP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 28,102 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 28,102 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2024 27,172 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 25,098 miles

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket, louder than standard fitment (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 25,098 miles

Exhaust noisy Louder than original fitment (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 23,421 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy Aftermarket exhaust, louder than standard. (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 23,077 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 22,865 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 22,465 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 21,467 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 21,467 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2017 20,885 miles

front and rear tyres worn

Pass 12 Sep 2016 15,775 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 6,862 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 6,047 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 4,947 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 3,571 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 2,302 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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RA08 LHP is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300 in White with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RA08 LHP, 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 RA08 LHP registered?

RA08 LHP is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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