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FG08 NCC

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,910 mi
Last recorded16,910 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 0811,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 NCC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 08
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2025 16,910 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 16,614 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 16,367 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 15,556 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 12,691 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 10,351 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 8,728 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 7,281 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 7,130 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 6,012 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 5,195 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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FG08 NCC is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG08 NCC, 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 FG08 NCC registered?

FG08 NCC is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is FG08 NCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 NCC shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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