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AM58 MKN

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

15,769 mi
Last recorded15,769 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R112,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM58 MKN
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 15,769 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 14,319 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 14,319 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 14,089 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 13,753 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 13,342 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 12,744 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 12,658 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 12,170 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 11,487 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 10,432 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 8,218 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 6,629 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 6,627 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 6,215 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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AM58 MKN is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AM58 MKN, 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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AM58 MKN is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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