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LB08 YGC

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Multi-colour Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

2,765 mi
Last recorded2,765 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 YGC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 2,765 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 2,765 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 41,667 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 32,777 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 32,772 miles

Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 24,272 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 24,272 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 22,027 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 22,024 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 May 2014 19,533 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 19,532 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 18 May 2013 14,857 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 May 2013 14,857 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 9,853 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 6,689 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 6,484 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nail in rear tyre

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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LB08 YGC is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Multi-colour with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LB08 YGC, 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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LB08 YGC is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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