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AF08 TLT

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

29,156 mi
Last recorded29,156 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R112,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 TLT
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 29,156 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 29,156 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 24,134 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 24,064 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 23,660 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 23,264 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 22,690 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 21,256 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 19,729 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 17,828 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 16,904 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 14,394 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 11,609 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 9,017 miles

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

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

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 TLT 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 92.9%.

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 TLT, 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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AF08 TLT is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 2 August 2008.

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