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LK08 KPO

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,349 mi
Last recorded61,349 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 0811,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 KPO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 08
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 61,349 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 61,349 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 61,345 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 61,317 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 57,843 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 57,843 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 54,839 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 47,778 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 42,600 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 39,824 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 36,451 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 33,264 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 33,264 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 28,461 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 28,114 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 26,905 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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LK08 KPO is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LK08 KPO, 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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LK08 KPO is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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