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SV08 KNY

2008 Yamaha XJR1300

White Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

20,576 mi
Last recorded20,576 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XJR130012,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 KNY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 20,576 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit outer pad & condition (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 20,574 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 20,219 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 19,696 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2022 19,693 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 18,303 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 15,654 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 15,654 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 14,926 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 6 Mar 2017 14,804 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 29 Dec 2015 13,020 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 12,440 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 12,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 May 2012 11,847 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 10,978 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 KNY is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300 in White with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 KNY, 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 KNY registered?

SV08 KNY is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 25 May 2008.

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