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VK58 MGY

2008 Yamaha XJR1300

White Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,214 mi
Last recorded24,214 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XJR130012,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 MGY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 24,214 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 22,192 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 22,106 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 21,397 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 20,813 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 20,260 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 19,713 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 18,452 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 16,608 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 16,608 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 16,599 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 16,107 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 16,107 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 14,132 miles

front and rear tyres almost at legal limit

Fail 21 Feb 2014 13,212 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 13,212 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 10,730 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 8,457 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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VK58 MGY is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300 in White with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VK58 MGY, 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 VK58 MGY registered?

VK58 MGY is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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