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WM08 SZE

2008 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

24,819 mi
Last recorded24,819 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XJR130012,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 SZE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 24,819 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 23,650 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 22,092 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 17,968 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 15,874 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 15,863 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 15,863 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 15,792 miles

Front fork tubes pitted

Pass 15 Jan 2019 15,431 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 15,343 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 14,170 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 12,220 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 11,664 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 11,479 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 10,744 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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WM08 SZE is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 WM08 SZE, 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 WM08 SZE registered?

WM08 SZE is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is WM08 SZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM08 SZE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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