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AV08 ZJY

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

12,019 mi
Last recorded12,019 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 0811,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 ZJY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 08
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 12,019 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 11,017 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 10,021 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 10,021 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2022 9,764 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 9,420 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 9,115 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 8,621 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 8,299 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 7,716 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 6,909 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 6,401 miles

exhaust clamp fractured.

Fail 2 Jul 2015 6,401 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

exhaust clamp fractured.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 5,909 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 5,168 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 5,168 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 3,940 miles

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 ZJY is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 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 ZJY, 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 ZJY registered?

AV08 ZJY is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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