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AF08 MHW

2008 Yamaha YP400

Silver Petrol 395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

30,837 mi
Last recorded30,837 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YP40018,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 MHW
MakeYamaha
ModelYP400
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 30,837 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 26,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 20,524 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 18,064 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 18,064 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2019 12,775 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 11,125 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 10,974 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 9,881 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 9,881 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 5,308 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 4,584 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 4,151 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 3,554 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 3,440 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 2,917 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 2,917 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YP400?

Based on 5,190 MOT tests across 496 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
1,133
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 94
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 81
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 49
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 46
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 39
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AF08 MHW is a 2008 Yamaha YP400 in Silver with a 395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha YP400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 18,926 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 YP400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF08 MHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YP400 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha YP400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF08 MHW is a 2008 Yamaha YP400, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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