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CV08 PJU

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

14,913 mi
Last recorded14,913 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 0811,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 PJU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 08
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 14,913 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 14,799 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 14,436 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 12,574 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 10,357 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 10,266 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

slight play in swingarm bearings

Fail 14 May 2019 10,266 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

slight play in swingarm bearings

Pass 24 Mar 2017 10,122 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 9,688 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 9,030 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

number-plate light not working

Pass 4 Sep 2013 6,898 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 3,482 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 1,848 miles

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

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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CV08 PJU is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV08 PJU, 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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CV08 PJU is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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