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AJ08 DHF

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,478 mi
Last recorded35,478 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R112,129 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 DHF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 35,478 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 35,477 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 33,956 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 33,192 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 31,310 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 31,310 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 21,483 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 21,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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AJ08 DHF is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AJ08 DHF, 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 AJ08 DHF registered?

AJ08 DHF is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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