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RA08 LYY

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

51,592 mi
Last recorded51,592 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 LYY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 51,592 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 51,592 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 49,295 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 49,295 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 43,036 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 43,036 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Oct 2015 37,443 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 37,443 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front switch (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 29,817 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 29,817 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 28,256 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 28,250 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 20,957 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 20,957 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 12,048 miles

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 LYY is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 LYY, 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 LYY registered?

RA08 LYY is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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