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R111 MPK

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 0811,979 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 MPK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 08
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 29,493 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 25,563 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 21,831 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 21,394 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 20,802 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Both front and rear brakes show fluctuation on brake test. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy Aftermarket silencers fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 May 2020 20,802 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid pipe connection leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Footrest insecure Both riders footrests require split pins fitting. (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working Rear stop lamp does not work (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Both front and rear brakes show fluctuation on brake test. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play Front steering head bearings show slight play. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy Aftermarket silencers fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 20,495 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 20,495 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned solo motorcycles – 240mm at the front and 180mm at the rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 19,527 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 19,498 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

combined rear light led and indicators not compatable for mot

Pass 29 Jul 2016 17,209 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 16,898 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 16,898 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 16,223 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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R111 MPK is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R111 MPK, 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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R111 MPK is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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