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BP08 LGW

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

19,586 mi
Last recorded19,586 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R112,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 LGW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 19,586 miles

noise from frame when applying front brake and bounce test

Fail 4 Jul 2017 19,586 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

noise from frame when applying front brake and bounce test

Pass 19 Jul 2016 17,502 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 14,696 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 13,210 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 9,552 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 11,417 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 10,181 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 7,866 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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BP08 LGW is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red 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 BP08 LGW, 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 BP08 LGW registered?

BP08 LGW is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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