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SV08 HWD

2008 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

24,754 mi
Last recorded24,754 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XJR130012,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 HWD
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 24,754 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 24,688 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 24,275 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2016 22,987 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 22,987 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 21,384 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 15,275 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2013 9,339 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 3,502 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 2,454 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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SV08 HWD is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SV08 HWD, 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 SV08 HWD registered?

SV08 HWD is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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