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RK08 UZS

2008 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

27,699 mi
Last recorded27,699 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XJR130012,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 UZS
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 27,699 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 27,699 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 20,372 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 20,337 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 20,327 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 20,325 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 20,058 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 19,788 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 19,487 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 19,204 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 18,389 miles

very dirty condition

Pass 12 Mar 2011 14,181 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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RK08 UZS is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RK08 UZS, 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 RK08 UZS registered?

RK08 UZS is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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The MOT history for RK08 UZS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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