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EU08 XBF

2008 Yamaha Raptor

Blue Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

1,878 mi
Last recorded1,878 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Raptor3,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 XBF
MakeYamaha
ModelRaptor
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 1,878 miles
Pass 11 May 2022
Pass 19 May 2020 2,620 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 568 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 568 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 37,043 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2013

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in rear axle bearing

Pass 17 Aug 2012

slight play in center rear axle bearing

slight play in n/s/f wheelbearing

slight play in rear swing arm bushes

Pass 16 Aug 2011

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Raptor?

Based on 5,711 MOT tests across 719 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
417
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

registration plate missing 107
Obligatory mirror missing 78
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Direction indicator not working 59
reflector missing 59
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EU08 XBF is a 2008 Yamaha Raptor in Blue with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Raptor models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 3,228 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Raptor fails its MOT is registration plate missing, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU08 XBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Raptor typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Raptor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EU08 XBF is a 2008 Yamaha Raptor, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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