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LD08 OPF

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

14,716 mi
Last recorded14,716 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 0811,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 OPF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 08
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 14,716 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 14,713 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 14,303 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 14,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 13,760 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 12,840 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 14,057 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 13,985 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 12,514 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 9,308 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Jun 2013 8,135 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 5,896 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 4,982 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 OPF is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OPF, 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 OPF registered?

LD08 OPF is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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