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VK58 SXR

2008 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

13,948 mi
Last recorded13,948 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XJR130012,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 SXR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 13,948 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 12,771 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 12,766 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2022 12,379 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 11,748 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 11,732 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2019 10,259 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 10,259 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 9,532 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 8,836 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 8,087 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 6,742 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 5,076 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 3,895 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 3,876 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 3,519 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 SXR 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 81.3%.

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 SXR, 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 SXR registered?

VK58 SXR is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 14 October 2008.

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