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R700 AVU

2008 Yamaha Raptor

Red Petrol 686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

1,693 mi
Last recorded1,693 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Raptor3,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR700 AVU
MakeYamaha
ModelRaptor
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 1,693 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 1,485 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 1,279 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 809 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022
Pass 22 Mar 2021 8,950 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019
Fail 15 Jul 2019

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working FRONT BRAKE LEVER (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018
Fail 11 Apr 2018

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside foot gaurd insicure

Pass 15 Jun 2016
Pass 1 Jul 2015 2,500 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 897 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 745 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 368 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Raptor?

Based on 5,711 MOT tests across 719 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
417
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

registration plate missing 107
Obligatory mirror missing 78
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Direction indicator not working 59
reflector missing 59
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R700 AVU is a 2008 Yamaha Raptor in Red with a 686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Raptor models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 3,228 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Raptor fails its MOT is registration plate missing, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R700 AVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Raptor typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Raptor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R700 AVU registered?

R700 AVU is a 2008 Yamaha Raptor, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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