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LG08 VEX

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,745 mi
Last recorded10,745 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 0811,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 VEX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 08
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2013 10,745 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 10,745 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 7,320 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 5,780 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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LG08 VEX is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG08 VEX, 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 LG08 VEX registered?

LG08 VEX is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is LG08 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG08 VEX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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