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GP08 WJV

2008 Yamaha YP400

Silver Petrol 395cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

46,297 mi
Last recorded46,297 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YP40018,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 WJV
MakeYamaha
ModelYP400
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine395cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 46,297 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 46,297 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 46,274 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 43,918 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 43,914 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 43,854 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 43,481 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 43,265 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 42,846 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 42,104 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey blowing at front pipe (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 39,873 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 36,231 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 31,447 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 31,447 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 28,143 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 23,799 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

How Reliable is the Yamaha YP400?

Based on 5,190 MOT tests across 496 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
1,133
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 94
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 81
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 49
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 46
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 39
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GP08 WJV is a 2008 Yamaha YP400 in Silver with a 395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha YP400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 18,926 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YP400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP08 WJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YP400 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha YP400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GP08 WJV registered?

GP08 WJV is a 2008 Yamaha YP400, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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The MOT history for GP08 WJV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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