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RJ08 WAE

2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,445 mi
Last recorded29,445 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star13,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 WAE
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 1300 A Midnight Star
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 29,445 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 29,445 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 29,332 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 29,093 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 28,923 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 28,923 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 28,655 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 28,291 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 27,412 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 26,112 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 24,917 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 24,917 miles

Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 22,506 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 19,440 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 19,440 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 18,780 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 18,291 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 15,838 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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RJ08 WAE is a 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RJ08 WAE, 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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RJ08 WAE is a 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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