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RD08 FEZ

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,702 mi
Last recorded18,702 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 0811,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD08 FEZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 08
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 18,702 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 18,494 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 2 May 2025 18,494 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 18,418 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 18,384 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 18,384 miles

Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Rear indicators integrated to rear light, separation distance not achieved (4.4.3 (a))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 18,284 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 18,062 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 17,935 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 17,660 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 15,676 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 15,599 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 14,786 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 13,019 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 12,597 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 12,393 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 7,813 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 7,813 miles

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

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

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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RD08 FEZ is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RD08 FEZ, 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 RD08 FEZ registered?

RD08 FEZ is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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