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BX08 LDV

2008 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

14,908 mi
Last recorded14,908 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha R112,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 LDV
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 14,908 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 14,409 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 13,627 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 13,627 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 13,070 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 12,421 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 11,778 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 9,242 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 9,229 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 9,080 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 9,080 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle deteriorated and function impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 9,004 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 8,086 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 7,396 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 5,529 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 5,216 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 3,742 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?

Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Direction indicators not working 24
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BX08 LDV is a 2008 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 12,647 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 R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX08 LDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha R1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BX08 LDV registered?

BX08 LDV is a 2008 Yamaha R1, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BX08 LDV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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