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YS08 BWB

2008 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

11,694 mi
Last recorded11,694 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XJR130012,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 BWB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 11,694 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 11,160 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 10,778 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 10,778 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 10,593 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 10,415 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 10,225 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 9,725 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 9,310 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 8,735 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 7,734 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 6,772 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 5,965 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 5,965 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 May 2011 4,859 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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YS08 BWB 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 YS08 BWB, 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 YS08 BWB registered?

YS08 BWB is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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