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DX08 EEJ

2008 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

4,996 mi
Last recorded4,996 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha R112,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 EEJ
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 4,996 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 3,993 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 3,966 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 3,939 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 3,832 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 3,734 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 3,727 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 3,370 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 3,369 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front brake lever (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 3,177 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 2,907 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 2,672 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 2,647 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 2,636 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 2,634 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?

Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Direction indicators not working 24
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DX08 EEJ is a 2008 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 12,647 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 R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX08 EEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha R1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX08 EEJ registered?

DX08 EEJ is a 2008 Yamaha R1, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is DX08 EEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX08 EEJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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