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BX08 MVT

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

20,749 mi
Last recorded20,749 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R112,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 MVT
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 20,749 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 20,749 miles

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 May 2023 20,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 20,688 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 20,448 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 19,269 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 19,269 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 17,960 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 16,831 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 10,508 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 9,636 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 7,394 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 6,434 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 5,914 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 5,140 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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BX08 MVT is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BX08 MVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX08 MVT registered?

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

Is BX08 MVT safe to buy?

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