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BJ08 USH

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,058 mi
Last recorded40,058 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R112,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 USH
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 40,058 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 36,679 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 36,392 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 36,392 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 30,351 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 21,240 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 9,406 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 8,913 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 7,853 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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BJ08 USH is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BJ08 USH, 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 BJ08 USH registered?

BJ08 USH is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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