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LD08 BYR

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

12,088 mi
Last recorded12,088 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 0811,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 BYR
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 08
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 12,088 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 12,078 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 12,042 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 11,537 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 11,537 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2020 11,231 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 10,915 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 10,140 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 8,805 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 8,258 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 7,938 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 6,406 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 4,573 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 3,950 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 2,908 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 BYR is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYR, 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 BYR registered?

LD08 BYR is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LD08 BYR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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