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WM08 VFY

2008 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

28,968 mi
Last recorded28,968 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XJR130012,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 28,968 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 28,902 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 28,902 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 27,367 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 25,606 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 23,336 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 21,744 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 18,665 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 14,757 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 14,385 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 13,709 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 13,709 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 13,690 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 11,091 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 4,456 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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WM08 VFY 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 86.7%.

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 WM08 VFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WM08 VFY registered?

WM08 VFY is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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The MOT history for WM08 VFY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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