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YJ08 ALJ

2008 Victory Vegas

Purple Petrol 1634cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,842 mi
Last recorded20,842 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Victory Vegas13,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 ALJ
MakeVictory
ModelVegas
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,634cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 20,842 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 19,953 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 19,952 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 19,075 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Centre tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 18,064 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 17,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit On legal limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 16,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 13,974 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 13,294 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 13,279 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2016 13,151 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 12,999 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 12,146 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 11,450 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 11,111 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 10,518 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

How Reliable is the Victory Vegas?

Based on 3,210 MOT tests across 337 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
337
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 6
Throttle operating incorrectly 5
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YJ08 ALJ is a 2008 Victory Vegas in Purple with a 1,634cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Victory Vegas models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 13,362 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 Victory Vegas fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ08 ALJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Victory Vegas typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Victory Vegas is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ08 ALJ registered?

YJ08 ALJ is a 2008 Victory Vegas, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is YJ08 ALJ safe to buy?

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