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WR08 BYX

2008 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

16,485 mi
Last recorded16,485 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XJR130012,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 BYX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 16,485 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 15,882 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 15,847 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very slight leak, forks slightly pitted, seals old and cracked (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 15,745 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 15,237 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 14,945 miles

front tyre getting low

Fail 1 Mar 2019 14,945 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front tyre getting low

Pass 24 Aug 2017 14,531 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 8,634 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 6,084 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 4,878 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 4,793 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 4,502 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 4,502 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 3,007 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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WR08 BYX 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 WR08 BYX, 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 WR08 BYX registered?

WR08 BYX is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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