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SN08 LAE

2008 Yamaha XJR1300

White Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

7,319 mi
Last recorded7,319 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XJR130012,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 LAE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 7,319 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 6,457 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 19,201 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 19,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 14,726 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 11,554 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 11,554 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 11,047 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 10,620 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 9,389 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 6,122 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 14,609 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 12,569 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 12,569 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 11,046 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 7,646 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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SN08 LAE is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300 in White with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SN08 LAE, 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 SN08 LAE registered?

SN08 LAE is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 19 August 2008.

Is SN08 LAE safe to buy?

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