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LK08 OBO

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

20,779 mi
Last recorded20,779 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 OBO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 20,779 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 20,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp fitted wrong place (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Handlebar mounting insecure bolt loose (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements lettering too small (0.1 (d))

Throttle operating incorrectly incorrectly routed lock to lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 19,023 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 17,507 miles

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2019 17,507 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 15,870 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 25,389 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Brake pedal so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyre oversize

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake reservoir cap missing taped up not leaking

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2015 14,964 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 34,835 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 34,835 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 31,685 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

front brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2012 29,943 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 18,580 miles

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

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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LK08 OBO is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LK08 OBO, 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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LK08 OBO is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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