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AE08 UGW

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

20,491 mi
Last recorded20,491 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R112,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 UGW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 20,491 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 19,475 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 17,125 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 16,075 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 16,018 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 14,605 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever is short but can still be readily applied

Fail 17 Jun 2019 14,604 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever is short but can still be readily applied

Pass 11 May 2018 14,340 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 13,734 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chaffed rear pipe rubbing on swinging arm (3.2.B2a)

Pass 5 May 2016 12,950 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 12,098 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear reflectors partially obscured

Pass 30 Jan 2015 12,098 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

rear reflectors partially obscured

Pass 6 Feb 2014 9,133 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 8,982 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 8,982 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 8,803 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 7,979 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 UGW is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UGW, 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 UGW registered?

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

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