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HJ58 UGH

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

13,822 mi
Last recorded13,822 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 0811,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 UGH
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 08
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 13,822 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 13,329 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 12,417 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 11,353 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 9,812 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 8,302 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 8,285 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2019 5,970 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 3,681 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 3,508 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 3,267 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 3,104 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 3,028 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 UGH is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HJ58 UGH, 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 UGH registered?

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

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The MOT history for HJ58 UGH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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