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LK08 VGP

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

14,272 mi
Last recorded14,272 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 VGP
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 14,272 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 8,937 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre valve perished

Fail 27 Jun 2017 8,937 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre valve perished

Pass 29 Jun 2016 8,117 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 7,694 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 5,808 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 4,279 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 1,139 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 1,133 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 1,133 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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 VGP is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VGP, 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 LK08 VGP registered?

LK08 VGP is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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