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AE08 MVC

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

19,139 mi
Last recorded19,139 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R112,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 MVC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 19,139 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 17,039 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2022 16,747 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 16,541 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 15,888 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 15,888 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 15,151 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 15,150 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 12,923 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 11,143 miles

front indicators not clearly visible from front of machine

Fail 24 Sep 2014 11,143 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front indicators not clearly visible from front of machine

Pass 13 Sep 2013 9,285 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 6,736 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 2,377 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 MVC is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MVC, 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 MVC registered?

AE08 MVC is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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