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EY58 XKS

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,429 mi
Last recorded18,429 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 0811,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY58 XKS
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 08
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 18,429 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 18,160 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 17,711 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 16,865 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 16,706 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 16,085 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 15,458 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 14,811 miles

Rear passenger foot pegs missing but seat strap accessible

Pass 1 Aug 2017 13,202 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 11,696 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 11,696 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 9,482 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 6,739 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 6,739 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 5,377 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 4,659 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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EY58 XKS is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EY58 XKS, 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 EY58 XKS registered?

EY58 XKS is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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