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AE08 AGY

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,213 mi
Last recorded15,213 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R112,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 AGY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 15,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 15,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 10,133 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 8,944 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 7,910 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 5,592 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 5,549 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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AE08 AGY is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE08 AGY, 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 AE08 AGY registered?

AE08 AGY is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is AE08 AGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 AGY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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