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PK58 KBN

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

25,962 mi
Last recorded25,962 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 0811,979 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK58 KBN
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 08
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 25,962 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No rear seat or passenger footrests fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Jul 2024 24,688 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No rear seat or passenger footrests fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2023 23,756 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 23,756 miles

Headlamp aim too high Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 23,072 miles

No lights fitted at time of test, daytime use only

Pass 26 Aug 2020 22,214 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 20,549 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 26 Jul 2018 18,307 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 16,666 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 13,053 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 13,017 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 12,092 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 12,092 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 8,817 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 7,767 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 7,767 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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PK58 KBN is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 in Black 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 PK58 KBN, 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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What year was PK58 KBN registered?

PK58 KBN is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08, first registered on 16 October 2008.

Is PK58 KBN safe to buy?

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