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RA08 KWM

2008 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,056 mi
Last recorded16,056 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 KWM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 16,056 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 16,056 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2015 15,910 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 15,910 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 15,565 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 15,565 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 May 2013 14,009 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 14,009 miles

Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 4,670 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 4,670 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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RA08 KWM is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RA08 KWM, 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 RA08 KWM registered?

RA08 KWM is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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