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Y13 PJM

2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,874 mi
Last recorded35,874 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star13,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY13 PJM
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 1300 A Midnight Star
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 35,874 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 35,874 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2025 33,371 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 32,587 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 32,587 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 32,135 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 32,135 miles

Stop lamp not working cleaned out stop lightswitch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 29,782 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 29,088 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 27,726 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 26,540 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 24,301 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 21,929 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 19,572 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 16,047 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 13,505 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 8,551 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 6,154 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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Y13 PJM 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 Y13 PJM, 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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Y13 PJM is a 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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