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XJ08 YAM

2008 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

12,637 mi
Last recorded12,637 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XJR130012,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJ08 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 12,637 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 12,355 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 10,537 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 9,865 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 7,883 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 6,512 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 6,474 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 6,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Mudguard slightly touches the tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2017 5,603 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 5,572 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 4,794 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 4,508 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 4,508 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 3,725 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 3,725 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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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XJ08 YAM is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue 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 XJ08 YAM, 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 XJ08 YAM registered?

XJ08 YAM is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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