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LJ08 YWW

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 07

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,470 mi
Last recorded20,470 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 0710,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 YWW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 07
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2026 20,470 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 17,449 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 12,860 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 11,779 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 8,976 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

crack in number plate

Pass 9 Mar 2021 7,107 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 4,437 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 4,057 miles

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

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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LJ08 YWW is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 07 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ08 YWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ08 YWW registered?

LJ08 YWW is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 07, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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