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EY08 OPH

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,773 mi
Last recorded17,773 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 OPH
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 17,773 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 15,865 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 15,109 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 14,570 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 14,570 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 13,588 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 13,588 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 12,496 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 11,428 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 9,765 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 8,116 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 6,157 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 05?

Based on 5,395 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
949
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
reflector on motorcycle missing 52
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp aim too high 13
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EY08 OPH is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R1 05 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY08 OPH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 05 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 05 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EY08 OPH registered?

EY08 OPH is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for EY08 OPH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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