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AE08 AJO

2008 Yamaha R1

Grey Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,187 mi
Last recorded31,187 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Yamaha R112,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 AJO
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 31,187 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 29,050 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 28,602 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Jul 2016 28,160 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 28,160 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 27,123 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 25,308 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 24,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Mar 2012 24,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Mar 2011 23,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 7 Mar 2011 23,197 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?

Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Direction indicators not working 24
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AE08 AJO is a 2008 Yamaha R1 in Grey with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 12,647 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 R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE08 AJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was AE08 AJO registered?

AE08 AJO is a 2008 Yamaha R1, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is AE08 AJO safe to buy?

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