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KT08 TVC

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,833 mi
Last recorded42,833 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 TVC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 42,833 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 40,692 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 40,692 miles

Central Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 39,692 miles

FAIRINGS DAMAGED.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 35,281 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 35,281 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 32,204 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 14,144 miles

Offside Front Indicator wiring insecure, likely to snag.

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 13,121 miles

Nearside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear silencer touches swinging arm.

Fail 15 Dec 2017 13,121 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)

Nearside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear silencer touches swinging arm.

Pass 1 Nov 2016 10,734 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Aug 2015 10,714 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 10,491 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 10,172 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 10,172 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 7,504 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 7,409 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 4,226 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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KT08 TVC is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KT08 TVC, 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 KT08 TVC registered?

KT08 TVC is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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