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BG08 AYU

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,041 mi
Last recorded29,041 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R112,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 AYU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 29,041 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight side movement in swing arm, play from side to side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drive chain fitted with clip type link, and one roller that covers pin missing behind this link is missing. not insecure

Fail 18 May 2022 29,024 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small, with shadowed lettering (0.1 (d))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight side movement in swing arm, play from side to side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drive chain fitted with clip type link, and one roller that covers pin missing behind this link is missing. not insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2019 28,948 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

horn loose

Pass 8 May 2015 15,927 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 15,176 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 14,272 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 12,247 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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BG08 AYU is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BG08 AYU, 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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BG08 AYU is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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