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HJ58 TGF

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

26,186 mi
Last recorded26,186 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 0811,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 TGF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 08
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 26,186 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 26,112 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 26,112 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 24,421 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 23,928 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 21,884 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 16,103 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 12,691 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 10,970 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 10,644 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 10,345 miles

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

Front wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 10,345 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 8,360 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 7,394 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 6,526 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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HJ58 TGF is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HJ58 TGF, 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 HJ58 TGF registered?

HJ58 TGF is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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