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AB08 WCZ

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

23,109 mi
Last recorded23,109 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R112,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 WCZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 23,109 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 23,014 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 22,861 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 22,503 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 21,932 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 21,505 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 21,505 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 20,597 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 20,593 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 18,186 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 16,234 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 14,906 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 14,123 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 12,224 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 10,098 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 6,742 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 6,742 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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AB08 WCZ is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue 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 AB08 WCZ, 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 AB08 WCZ registered?

AB08 WCZ is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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