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KY08 PZC

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

43,499 mi
Last recorded43,499 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 0811,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 PZC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 08
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 43,499 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 42,895 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 41,916 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 40,582 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 37,370 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 35,382 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 28,898 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 24,987 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 18,858 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 13,769 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 13,769 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 10,797 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 9,927 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 13,582 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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KY08 PZC is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KY08 PZC, 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 KY08 PZC registered?

KY08 PZC is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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The MOT history for KY08 PZC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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