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EF08 ZVW

2008 Yamaha YP400

Silver Petrol 395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

46,007 mi
Last recorded46,007 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YP40018,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 ZVW
MakeYamaha
ModelYP400
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 46,007 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 39,490 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2025 39,443 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 34,564 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 29,502 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 29,502 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 25,203 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 21,833 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 21,725 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 21,313 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Aug 2015 18,969 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 16,950 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 16,278 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 16,278 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2012 15,714 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 12,721 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YP400?

Based on 5,190 MOT tests across 496 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
1,133
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 94
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 81
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 49
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 46
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 39
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EF08 ZVW is a 2008 Yamaha YP400 in Silver with a 395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha YP400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 18,926 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 YP400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF08 ZVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YP400 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha YP400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EF08 ZVW registered?

EF08 ZVW is a 2008 Yamaha YP400, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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