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AV58 GYF

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,888 mi
Last recorded11,888 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R112,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 GYF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 11,888 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 11,519 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 May 2022 11,179 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 May 2022 11,179 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 10,219 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 10,217 miles

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 9,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 8,929 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 5,069 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 4,618 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 4,023 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 3,798 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 3,580 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 1,879 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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AV58 GYF is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AV58 GYF, 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 AV58 GYF registered?

AV58 GYF is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 20 September 2008.

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