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A16 UKH

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

18,892 mi
Last recorded18,892 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R112,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 UKH
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 18,892 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 18,606 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 18,211 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 15,798 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 12,040 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 12,040 miles

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 10,174 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 9,085 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 7,928 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 6,565 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 6,565 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 3,518 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 2,859 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 1,691 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 1,691 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 1,354 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 1,203 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1?

Based on 175,313 MOT tests across 16,804 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,994
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,865
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 687
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 543
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 450
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A16 UKH is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 12,129 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,994 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 UKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A16 UKH is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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