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C8 XYK

2007 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

10,577 mi
Last recorded10,577 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Yamaha Yzf R112,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 XYK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 10,577 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 10,323 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 9,857 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 9,246 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 9,246 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 8,686 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 7,585 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 7,406 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 6,865 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 6,381 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 6,381 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 5,587 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 5,315 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 4,971 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 7,602 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 4,435 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 4,435 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 May 2010 3,760 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 3,711 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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C8 XYK is a 2007 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2007 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 12,952 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 C8 XYK, 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 19 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C8 XYK registered?

C8 XYK is a 2007 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 24 May 2007.

Is C8 XYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 XYK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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