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GV08 GOE

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

40,764 mi
Last recorded40,764 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 0811,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 GOE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 08
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 40,764 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2025 38,193 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 37,480 miles

Central Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 May 2024 37,480 miles

Central Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 May 2023 36,096 miles

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

Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 34,838 miles

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

Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 34,819 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 34,201 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 33,311 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 33,312 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess Teeth breaking off (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Brake pedal so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied securing pin to master cylinder (1.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail Sprocket securing nuts fractured (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2018 27,402 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 28 kgf deflection front discs to max distortion (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2016 23,524 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 21,347 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 20,194 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 May 2012 15,793 miles

front tyre low

Fail 13 May 2011 13,744 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 13,744 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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GV08 GOE is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GV08 GOE, 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 GV08 GOE registered?

GV08 GOE is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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