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WR08 EKT

2008 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

29,033 mi
Last recorded29,033 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XJR130012,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 29,033 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 28,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2025 28,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 28,597 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2023 28,597 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 28,374 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 27,843 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 26,627 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 24,834 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 23,779 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Uneven tread wear on front and rear tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2015 22,201 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 17,012 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 15,393 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2013 15,393 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 11,849 miles

front tyre is worn slightly uneven

Pass 8 Jun 2011 9,549 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 EKT 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 WR08 EKT, 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 EKT registered?

WR08 EKT is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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