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RJ58 UNW

2008 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,438 mi
Last recorded4,438 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XJR130012,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 UNW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 4,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 4,136 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 4,136 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 4,003 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 3,597 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 3,173 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 2,922 miles

Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 2,922 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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RJ58 UNW is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ58 UNW, 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 RJ58 UNW registered?

RJ58 UNW is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 6 December 2008.

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