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AY08 XUZ

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,414 mi
Last recorded31,414 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R112,129 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XUZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 31,414 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 27,383 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 25,434 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 25,420 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake disc has hot spots for dragging (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured not fully visible from front of machine (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured not fully visible from front of machine (1.5.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Jul 2015 24,998 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 18,360 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2014 18,360 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 6,466 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 6,123 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 5,213 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 XUZ is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XUZ, 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 AY08 XUZ registered?

AY08 XUZ is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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