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DX08 OEW

2008 Yamaha R1

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,621 mi
Last recorded29,621 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2008 Yamaha R112,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 OEW
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 29,621 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 29,619 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 32,066 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 26,528 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 14,419 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 OEW is a 2008 Yamaha R1 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OEW, 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.

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What year was DX08 OEW registered?

DX08 OEW is a 2008 Yamaha R1, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is DX08 OEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX08 OEW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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