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BG08 VVL

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,295 mi
Last recorded12,295 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R112,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VVL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 12,295 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2016 10,874 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 10,445 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 9,858 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2013 9,858 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 9,129 miles

customer fitted new reg plate

Pass 18 Jul 2011 7,879 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 VVL is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VVL, 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 BG08 VVL registered?

BG08 VVL is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 19 April 2008.

Is BG08 VVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 VVL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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