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AA08 CYA

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

32,277 mi
Last recorded32,277 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R112,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 CYA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 32,277 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 31,545 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 28,941 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 28,747 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 28,056 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 27,103 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 26,307 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 25,538 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 24,624 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 24,007 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 22,006 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 20,881 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 18,937 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 17,426 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 14,677 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 11,897 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 11,897 miles

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

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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AA08 CYA 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 94.1%.

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 AA08 CYA, 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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What year was AA08 CYA registered?

AA08 CYA is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is AA08 CYA safe to buy?

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