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LC08 ODV

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,906 mi
Last recorded35,906 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 ODV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 35,906 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

REAR TYRE PERISHING + SLIGHT CUTS

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement PLAY IN LOWER LINKAGE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

WIRES LOOSE BY FRONT FORKS

Fail 23 Jan 2026 35,903 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached MISSING AND NOT PRESENT (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

NO BRAKE LIGHT EFFORT ON FRONT BRAKE

REAR TYRE PERISHING + SLIGHT CUTS

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement PLAY IN LOWER LINKAGE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

WIRES LOOSE BY FRONT FORKS

Pass 22 Mar 2024 35,902 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 32,775 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 32,755 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 27,463 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 19,122 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.73mm thread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 13,632 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 13,627 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 11,519 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 10,339 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 10,339 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 7,965 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust silencer slightly fouling rear swinging arm

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 6,808 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 6,018 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 1,680 miles

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 ODV is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ODV, 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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LC08 ODV is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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