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LC08 ZBX

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

14,382 mi
Last recorded14,382 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 ZBX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 14,382 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 14,374 miles

Fork yoke excessively deformed lock stop not working / missing causing steering to foul fairings (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2025 10,685 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 8,107 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 6,649 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 29,008 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 29,008 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 24,236 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 24,232 miles

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2018 20,067 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 16,612 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 16,565 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

front caliper requires a servive.

Fail 21 Jul 2015 16,548 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

front caliper requires a servive.

Pass 26 Jun 2014 15,352 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 12,057 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 8,746 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 7,329 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 7,329 miles

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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 ZBX is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LC08 ZBX, 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 ZBX registered?

LC08 ZBX is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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