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BV08 OYN

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

34,210 mi
Last recorded34,210 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R112,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 OYN
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 34,210 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 26,267 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 25,699 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 25,122 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 22,655 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 22,358 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake hoses not supported/clamped but not dangerous

Slight up & down play in rear suspension linkage

Fail 25 Mar 2019 19,668 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 15,128 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2014 14,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 12,802 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 9,780 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 9,780 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 7,929 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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BV08 OYN is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BV08 OYN, 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 BV08 OYN registered?

BV08 OYN is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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