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ST08 LCJ

2008 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

34,541 mi
Last recorded34,541 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XJR130012,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 LCJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 34,541 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 33,719 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 32,948 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 32,584 miles

Cut on rear tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 31,669 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 29,661 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 27,229 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 23,885 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 21,180 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 18,172 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 15,132 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 13,103 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 10,611 miles

Nearside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 10,611 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 6,717 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 3,859 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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ST08 LCJ is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ST08 LCJ, 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 ST08 LCJ registered?

ST08 LCJ is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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The MOT history for ST08 LCJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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