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AE08 AMK

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,077 mi
Last recorded34,077 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R112,129 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 AMK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2014 34,077 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 34,077 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 31,015 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 30,813 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 24,673 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 13,548 miles

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

uneven wear/low tread on front tyre.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 4,368 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 AMK is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AMK, 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 AMK registered?

AE08 AMK is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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