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BG08 AYX

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,614 mi
Last recorded21,614 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R112,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 AYX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 21,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake component slightly loose 2nd R clip missing from Pad pin (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Brake component slightly loose 2nd R clip missing from Pad pin (1.1.21 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 21,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake component slightly loose 2nd R clip missing from Pad pin (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Brake component slightly loose 2nd R clip missing from Pad pin (1.1.21 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 21,536 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 21,458 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front 120/70-ZR17 Z8 worn down to 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 21,258 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 20,477 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear 190/50-ZR17 Z8 worn down to 1.1m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 19,933 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 19,925 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 18,807 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 18,807 miles

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 17,489 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 17,403 miles

Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick front off side inner brake pad installed wrong (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 14,869 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 14,768 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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 AYX is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AYX, 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 AYX is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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