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LA08 LFJ

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

24,123 mi
Last recorded24,123 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 LFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 24,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 24,089 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 23,680 miles

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 23,491 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 23,491 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 21,058 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 20,810 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 20,697 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 20,696 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 20,082 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 18,707 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front offside indicator lense damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2014 18,707 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front offside indicator lense damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2012 14,216 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

slightly shortened drivers foot peg advise replace

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 LFJ is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LFJ, 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 LFJ registered?

LA08 LFJ is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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