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CP08 YUY

2008 Yamaha YP400

Silver Petrol 395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,206 mi
Last recorded34,206 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YP40018,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 YUY
MakeYamaha
ModelYP400
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine395cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 34,206 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 34,202 miles

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 34,197 miles

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 34,197 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 34,193 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 34,191 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 34,185 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2021 34,185 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 33,692 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear rear shock absorbers have weak damping effect

Pass 10 Jan 2019 33,126 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 33,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 32,427 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 31,645 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 31,382 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 30,473 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 28,309 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 24,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 14 Aug 2012 24,422 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Aug 2011 20,497 miles

Front Brake Starting To Bind

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 20,495 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Brake Starting To Bind

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

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha YP400?

Based on 5,190 MOT tests across 496 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
1,133
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 94
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 81
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 49
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 46
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 39
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CP08 YUY is a 2008 Yamaha YP400 in Silver with a 395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha YP400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 18,926 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 YP400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CP08 YUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YP400 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha YP400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CP08 YUY is a 2008 Yamaha YP400, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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