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AE08 OUL

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,082 mi
Last recorded22,082 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R112,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 OUL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 22,082 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2025 21,956 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 21,734 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 21,511 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 20,998 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 19,529 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 18,541 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 16,656 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 11,818 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 11,779 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 7,913 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 6,086 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 5,726 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 5,726 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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 OUL is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 OUL, 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 OUL registered?

AE08 OUL is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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