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LE57 UEA

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 07

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

20,101 mi
Last recorded20,101 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 0710,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 UEA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 07
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 20,101 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 20,101 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 19,973 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 19,961 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 19,816 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 19,600 miles

Exhaust noisy Noisier than standard exhaust (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 19,600 miles

Exhaust noisy Noisier than standard exhaust (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel PRS -Adjusted (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 19,530 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 19,517 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

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

Stop lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 18,717 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 13,070 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 11,548 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 9,612 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 9,612 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 11,340 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 10,822 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 10,815 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 10,815 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 9,706 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 9,706 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 07?

Based on 3,218 MOT tests across 372 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
808
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
372
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
reflector on motorcycle missing 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute 8
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LE57 UEA is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 07 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 07 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 10,815 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 07 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LE57 UEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 07 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 07 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LE57 UEA is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 07, first registered on 21 February 2008.

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