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WV08 SYT

2008 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

34,865 mi
Last recorded34,865 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XJR130012,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 SYT
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 34,865 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 34,220 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 33,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 32,218 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 29,930 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 25,642 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 25,451 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 24,685 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 23,292 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 20,246 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 14,208 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 6,066 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 6,066 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 5,357 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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WV08 SYT is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WV08 SYT, 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 WV08 SYT registered?

WV08 SYT is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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The MOT history for WV08 SYT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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