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AV08 VGP

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

19,842 mi
Last recorded19,842 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 0811,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 VGP
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 08
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 19,842 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 19,586 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 17,912 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 16,480 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 15,420 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 14,152 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 12,718 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 11,628 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 10,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 8,659 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 7,164 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 7,154 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 08?

Based on 3,131 MOT tests across 367 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
812
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
367
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 32
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
Registration plate incorrect 12
Headlamp aim too high 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
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AV08 VGP is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 11,979 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R1 08 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV08 VGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 08 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 08 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV08 VGP registered?

AV08 VGP is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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The MOT history for AV08 VGP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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