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WD08 KBN

2008 Yamaha XJR1300

White Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,178 mi
Last recorded48,178 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XJR130012,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD08 KBN
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 48,178 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 47,127 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 47,056 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 45,964 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 44,835 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 44,807 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 43,578 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 38,647 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 32,162 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 32,162 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 23,674 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 22,122 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 18,437 miles

Front and rear tyres nearing minimum limits.

Pass 28 Jan 2014 14,989 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 11,187 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 7,245 miles

High beam warning light not working

Fail 20 Jan 2012 7,245 miles

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

High beam warning light not working

Pass 3 Feb 2011 3,456 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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WD08 KBN 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 WD08 KBN, 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 WD08 KBN registered?

WD08 KBN is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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