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WJ08 HLV

2008 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

23,950 mi
Last recorded23,950 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XJR130012,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 HLV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 23,950 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 23,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 23,483 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 22,994 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 22,354 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.70mm in places in middle of tread ! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 22,354 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.70mm in places in middle of tread ! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 20,900 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 19,938 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 19,412 miles

Chain needs lubrication!

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nail in rear tyre!

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 16,583 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 14,140 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 10,754 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 7,817 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 3,239 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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WJ08 HLV is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ08 HLV, 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 WJ08 HLV registered?

WJ08 HLV is a 2008 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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