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WU08 ZHX

2008 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

33,352 mi
Last recorded33,352 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XJR130012,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 ZHX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 33,352 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 33,352 miles

Stop lamp not working brake control 2 stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 33,332 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 29,881 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 22,090 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 21,732 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 21,201 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 19,210 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 19,197 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 17,555 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Apr 2016 14,747 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 14,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Mar 2015 12,171 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 9,612 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 9,453 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 8,342 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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WU08 ZHX 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 93.8%.

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 WU08 ZHX, 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 WU08 ZHX registered?

WU08 ZHX is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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The MOT history for WU08 ZHX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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