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WX08 VNB

2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,076 mi
Last recorded38,076 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star13,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 VNB
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 1300 A Midnight Star
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 38,076 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 35,799 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2025 35,799 miles

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

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 31,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 27,192 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 24,305 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2021 24,250 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 24,107 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 24,030 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 23,701 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 22,902 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 22,902 miles

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 21,390 miles

n/s/f brake pad appears very low

Pass 2 Sep 2014 14,192 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 10,790 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 10,080 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 10,073 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 9,349 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star?

Based on 5,832 MOT tests across 525 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
853
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
525
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 10
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WX08 VNB is a 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 13,237 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 Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX08 VNB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WX08 VNB is a 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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