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AK08 FLN

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

18,216 mi
Last recorded18,216 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R112,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 FLN
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 18,216 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 15,602 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 13,535 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 13,505 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 13,520 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 13,408 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 13,083 miles

Rear shock linkage has slight freeplay

Swingarm bush/bearing has slight freeplay

Fail 13 Sep 2018 13,080 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear shock linkage has slight freeplay

Swingarm bush/bearing has slight free play

Pass 27 Oct 2017 10,470 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 10,122 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 8,843 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 8,646 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 8,646 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 7,622 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 6,662 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 5,998 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 5,460 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 5,018 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 5,018 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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AK08 FLN is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AK08 FLN, 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 AK08 FLN registered?

AK08 FLN is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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