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AY08 ADO

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

18,301 mi
Last recorded18,301 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R112,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 ADO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 18,301 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 18,301 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2022 17,640 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 17,640 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 17,348 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 17,348 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 16,246 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 15,222 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 15,222 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 11,741 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 10,645 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 7,958 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 6,829 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 5,173 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 3,758 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 3,758 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2011 1,231 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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AY08 ADO is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AY08 ADO, 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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AY08 ADO is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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