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LC08 MMJ

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,051 mi
Last recorded20,051 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 MMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 20,051 miles

Exhaust noisy AFTER MARKET EXHAUST SYSTEM FITTED WHICH IS LOUDER THAN ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. (8.1.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 17,203 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Silencer secure but poorly mounted - silencer strap missing

Pass 10 May 2024 14,227 miles

Rear tyre side wall starting to perish

Fail 4 May 2024 14,220 miles

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

Rear tyre side wall starting to perish

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 12,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 12,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 10,614 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 10,442 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 9,540 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 9,540 miles

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 8,095 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 6,233 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 6,233 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 4,849 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 4,849 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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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LC08 MMJ is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LC08 MMJ, 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 LC08 MMJ registered?

LC08 MMJ is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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