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AP08 YGM

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,690 mi
Last recorded18,690 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R112,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 YGM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 18,690 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 18,680 miles

Front Front tyre worn unevenly.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre worn unevenly and close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 18,676 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Front tyre worn unevenly.

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre worn unevenly and close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 18,019 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 17,714 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 13,404 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 13,404 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 11,543 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 10,472 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 7,933 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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AP08 YGM is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP08 YGM, 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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AP08 YGM is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 16 August 2008.

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