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LG08 UBJ

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

10,578 mi
Last recorded10,578 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 UBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 10,578 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 10,560 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm rear tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 5,381 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

clutch lever insecure. Dangerous!!

Fail 14 Jun 2024 5,381 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Clutch lever insecure.

Fail 31 May 2024 5,369 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam No main beam fitted . (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Clutch lever insecure.

Pass 20 May 2023 20,100 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015
Fail 27 Jan 2015 20,097 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 20,032 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 20,032 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 19,745 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 10,883 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 10,431 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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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LG08 UBJ is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LG08 UBJ, 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 LG08 UBJ registered?

LG08 UBJ is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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