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BF08 ENH

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

28,906 mi
Last recorded28,906 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R112,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 ENH
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 28,906 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 28,364 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 27,697 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 26,715 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 25,879 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 25,195 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 22,897 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 21,825 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 20,578 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 18,328 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 16,838 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 15,145 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 14,038 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 12,773 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 11,019 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 11,001 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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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BF08 ENH is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF08 ENH, 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 BF08 ENH registered?

BF08 ENH is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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The MOT history for BF08 ENH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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