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LA08 LDN

2008 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

11,160 mi
Last recorded11,160 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 LDN
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 11,160 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 11,142 miles

Front Stop lamp not working control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 10,279 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 10,279 miles

Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

no rear footrests or passenger seat fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Jan 2024 10,279 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component has an unsafe modification tie rods hit lower shock (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail hitting on body work and now damaged (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute some stay on, while other leds flash (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 9,858 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 9,650 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 9,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Feb 2018 46,290 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 46,290 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017
Fail 9 Jan 2017

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 31,725 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 31,725 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 24,339 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013
Pass 4 Aug 2012 9,808 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2011 4,589 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2011 4,589 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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LA08 LDN is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LA08 LDN, 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 LA08 LDN registered?

LA08 LDN is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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