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H17 HKY

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,132 mi
Last recorded27,132 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 0811,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 HKY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 08
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2025 27,132 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 25,974 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened Pad area. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 24,516 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 22,512 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 18,938 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 18,104 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 16,585 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 14,990 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 14,798 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 14,196 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 12,988 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 10,757 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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H17 HKY is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 H17 HKY, 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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H17 HKY is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08, first registered on 2 October 2008.

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