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CT08 AKV

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,212 mi
Last recorded22,212 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 0811,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT08 AKV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 08
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 22,212 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 21,699 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 21,699 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 19,329 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 19,329 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 16,399 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 14,317 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 16 May 2016 14,317 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low topped up (3.2.B1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 12,673 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 12,163 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 11,075 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 9,442 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 08?

Based on 3,131 MOT tests across 367 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
812
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
367
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 32
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
Registration plate incorrect 12
Headlamp aim too high 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
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CT08 AKV is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 11,979 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 08 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CT08 AKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 08 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 08 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CT08 AKV is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08, first registered on 2 August 2008.

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