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K20 GEA

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

31,378 mi
Last recorded31,378 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 0811,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 GEA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 08
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 31,378 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 30,113 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 29,476 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 28,583 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 26,743 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 24,071 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 19,314 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 14,083 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 13,926 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 11,589 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 10,634 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 9,304 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 8,221 miles

Baffles not fitted, exhaust not noisey.

Fail 19 Jul 2012 8,221 miles

Baffles not fitted, exhaust not noisey.

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 7,429 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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K20 GEA is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 K20 GEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K20 GEA registered?

K20 GEA is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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The MOT history for K20 GEA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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