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E18 GEY

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,464 mi
Last recorded43,464 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 0811,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 GEY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 08
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 43,464 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 40,175 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 34,366 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 34,366 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2018 16,449 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 16,449 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2017 28,456 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 28,456 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 25,027 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 25,027 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 20,540 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 14,759 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

clutch lever pivot worn/possible bush missing

pillion seat removed for test/no rear footrests

registration plate cracked but still secure

Fail 8 Jun 2013 14,759 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

clutch lever pivot worn/possible bush missing

registration plate cracked but still secure

Pass 2 Jun 2012 12,584 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 10,647 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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E18 GEY is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E18 GEY, 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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What year was E18 GEY registered?

E18 GEY is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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