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SG08 MOU

2008 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

18,086 mi
Last recorded18,086 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XJR130012,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 MOU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 18,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 18,086 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 15,434 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 12,857 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 10,956 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 8,576 miles

Nearside Front Upper clutch fluid below minimum level

Pass 5 Nov 2021 8,199 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 7,673 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 7,352 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 6,395 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 5,315 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 3,987 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 3,969 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 3,015 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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SG08 MOU is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 SG08 MOU, 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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SG08 MOU is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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