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KS08 ORV

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,848 mi
Last recorded27,848 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 ORV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 27,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

THROTTLE IS STIFF IN OPERATION.

Fail 25 Feb 2025 27,848 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

THROTTLE IS STIFF IN OPERATION.

Pass 28 Sep 2023 25,826 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 25,826 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 18,099 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 18,099 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort FRONT BRAKE SHOWING SLIGHT FLUCTUATION UNDER LOAD. MONITOR (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 May 2021 16,927 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 16,927 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 12,359 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 8,717 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 8,358 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 8,351 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle insecure (1.4.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 6,727 miles

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 6,151 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 6,033 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 5,923 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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KS08 ORV is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KS08 ORV, 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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What year was KS08 ORV registered?

KS08 ORV is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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