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FJ08 SNV

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,193 mi
Last recorded23,193 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R112,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 SNV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 23,193 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 22,583 miles

Exhaust noisy

Fail 14 Jun 2018 22,583 miles

Exhaust noisy

Forks insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 15,186 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 14,875 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 14,565 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 13,982 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 12,671 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 12,663 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 11,700 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 7,641 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1?

Based on 175,313 MOT tests across 16,804 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,994
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,865
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 687
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 543
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 450
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FJ08 SNV is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 12,129 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,994 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ08 SNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ08 SNV registered?

FJ08 SNV is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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