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YJ08 XAF

2008 Moto Guzzi Griso

White Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

42,958 mi
Last recorded42,958 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Moto Guzzi Griso9,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 XAF
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelGriso
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 42,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 42,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected One mounting bolt loose and the other completely undone (1.1.16 (c) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 41,637 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 38,719 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 35,192 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 35,192 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 32,193 miles

Aftermarket silencer fitted (baffled at time of test)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 May 2019 28,382 miles

Aftermarket silencer fitted (baffled at time of test)

Pass 24 Apr 2018 24,697 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 20,357 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 19,455 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

oil feed pipe at rear of engine damp

Fail 11 Nov 2015 19,455 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

oil feed pipe at rear of engine damp

Pass 8 Nov 2014 17,818 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 15,246 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 13,739 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 11,393 miles

How Reliable is the Moto Guzzi Griso?

Based on 5,976 MOT tests across 583 vehicles.

91.1%
Pass Rate
762
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
wheel bearings have excessive free play 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 10
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YJ08 XAF is a 2008 Moto Guzzi Griso in White with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Moto Guzzi Griso models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 9,558 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 Moto Guzzi Griso fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ08 XAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Moto Guzzi Griso typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Moto Guzzi Griso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ08 XAF registered?

YJ08 XAF is a 2008 Moto Guzzi Griso, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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