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AU08 OHS

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

19,589 mi
Last recorded19,589 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R112,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 OHS
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 19,589 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 19,556 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 19,475 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 19,456 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 19,456 miles

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 May 2021 19,418 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 May 2020 19,156 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 18,994 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 16,486 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 15,019 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 14,939 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 14,624 miles

1/ exhaust clamp missing at center

Pass 17 May 2014 14,244 miles

exhaust clamp broken not blowing at time of test

Pass 6 Apr 2013 13,020 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 12,416 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 11,264 miles

1.front tyre at legal limites

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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AU08 OHS is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AU08 OHS, 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 AU08 OHS registered?

AU08 OHS is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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