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RF08 TKU

2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,005 mi
Last recorded7,005 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star13,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 TKU
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 1300 A Midnight Star
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2026 7,005 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 6,995 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 6,977 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 6,873 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 6,865 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 6,849 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 6,840 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 6,832 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 6,761 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 6,648 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 6,361 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 6,032 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 5,517 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 4,873 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 4,532 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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RF08 TKU is a 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star in Black 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 RF08 TKU, 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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What year was RF08 TKU registered?

RF08 TKU is a 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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