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LD08 BYM

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

16,339 mi
Last recorded16,339 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 0811,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 BYM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 08
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 16,339 miles

advise rusty and dry drive chain

Pass 19 Jul 2023 15,934 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 15,653 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 15,645 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 15,635 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 13,771 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 13,681 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 13,681 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 11,413 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 11,413 miles

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 10,070 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 10,070 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 7,703 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 08?

Based on 3,131 MOT tests across 367 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
812
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
367
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 32
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
Registration plate incorrect 12
Headlamp aim too high 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
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LD08 BYM is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 11,979 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 R1 08 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD08 BYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 08 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 08 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LD08 BYM registered?

LD08 BYM is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is LD08 BYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 BYM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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