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HY08 ESU

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

33,002 mi
Last recorded33,002 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 ESU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 33,002 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 33,002 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 29,837 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 39,835 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 26,037 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 23,715 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 23,430 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 23,430 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 20,983 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 20,983 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 16,064 miles

Offside Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 16,064 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 16,059 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 15,832 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

front tyre underinflated

Pass 19 Dec 2012 12,612 miles

Dip head light

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear number plate

Fail 18 Dec 2012 12,612 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Dip head light

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear number plate

Pass 30 Aug 2011 6,864 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf?

Based on 78,811 MOT tests across 11,091 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,457
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
11,091
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,185
reflector on motorcycle missing 978
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 951
Drive chain excessively loose 768
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HY08 ESU is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 14,524 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 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,185 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY08 ESU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HY08 ESU is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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