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V300 YAM

2008 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

23,194 mi
Last recorded23,194 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XJR130012,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV300 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 23,194 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2025 23,185 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 22,975 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 21,420 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 21,410 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 19,351 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 19,351 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 19,324 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 19,020 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 18,288 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 18,277 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 18,229 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 16,752 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 13,312 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 11,322 miles

wear to front pads

Pass 21 Feb 2013 9,409 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 6,652 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 4,570 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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V300 YAM is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 V300 YAM, 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 V300 YAM registered?

V300 YAM is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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