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AY08 JXD

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,185 mi
Last recorded17,185 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R112,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 JXD
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 17,185 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 17,150 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 17,050 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 16,782 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 15,740 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 14,845 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 14,845 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 14,315 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 13,210 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 11,656 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 11,107 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 10,438 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 10,109 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 10,109 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 May 2013 9,743 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 9,473 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 JXD is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY08 JXD registered?

AY08 JXD is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 23 August 2008.

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The MOT history for AY08 JXD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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