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MD08 NYV

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

24,055 mi
Last recorded24,055 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 0811,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 NYV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 08
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 24,055 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 24,040 miles

Rear Footrest insecure Both rear foot rests very loos (6.2.12 (a))

Central Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2023 22,240 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 20,798 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 17,523 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 15,915 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 15,903 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play Side to side play In swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 14,281 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged valve stem starting to perish (4.1.2c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear no plate light not fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2016 14,274 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged valve stem starting to perish (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Lower fairing bolt misisng

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear no plate light not fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 12,833 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 11,084 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 11,084 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 7,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 4,704 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 4,707 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 3,297 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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MD08 NYV is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MD08 NYV, 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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MD08 NYV is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08, first registered on 2 August 2008.

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