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LG08 UBR

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

34,495 mi
Last recorded34,495 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 UBR
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 34,495 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Damage to fairing windshield missing rear seat cover missing

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 33,256 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 33,209 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 33,085 miles

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 31,149 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 28,558 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative not flashing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 27,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 25 May 2018 27,055 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2017 24,699 miles

alloy valve cap corroded

Fail 15 May 2017 24,699 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride locking device incorrecty fitted (6.2.1h)

alloy valve cap corroded

Pass 9 May 2016 20,125 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 20,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 May 2015 15,024 miles

Offside Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 14,736 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 14,391 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 14,385 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 8,023 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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 UBR is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UBR, 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 UBR registered?

LG08 UBR is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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