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AF08 MJB

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,621 mi
Last recorded12,621 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R112,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 MJB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2025 12,621 miles

Front tyre worn uneven

both tyres are over 10 years old

Pass 15 Jun 2024 11,914 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 11,208 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 8,831 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 8,775 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 8,218 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 7,971 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 6,599 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 3,559 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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AF08 MJB is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF08 MJB, 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 AF08 MJB registered?

AF08 MJB is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is AF08 MJB safe to buy?

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