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E4 FOK

2008 Yamaha R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

12,411 mi
Last recorded12,411 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha R112,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 FOK
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 12,411 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 12,407 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements NEEDS REPLACING DOES NOT CONFORM TO STANDERD (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 11,496 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 10,065 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 8,711 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 8,056 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 7,283 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 6,995 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 6,387 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 5,952 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 5,001 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 3,917 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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E4 FOK is a 2008 Yamaha R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E4 FOK, 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 E4 FOK registered?

E4 FOK is a 2008 Yamaha R1, first registered on 7 April 2008.

Is E4 FOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E4 FOK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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