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RE08 YJR

2008 Yamaha Xf 50 Giggle

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

21,800 mi
Last recorded21,800 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Xf 50 Giggle7,628 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 YJR
MakeYamaha
ModelXf 50 Giggle
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 21,800 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 21,800 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 20,217 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 20,217 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 19,198 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 18,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 17,777 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 17,777 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2019 16,544 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 16,544 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 14,315 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2016 12,988 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 12,058 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 10,889 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 9,192 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 8,052 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 6,227 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xf 50 Giggle?

Based on 1,238 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
550
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 12
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 9
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 7
Headlamp aim too high 5
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
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RE08 YJR is a 2008 Yamaha Xf 50 Giggle in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Xf 50 Giggle models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 7,628 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 Xf 50 Giggle fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE08 YJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xf 50 Giggle typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Xf 50 Giggle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RE08 YJR registered?

RE08 YJR is a 2008 Yamaha Xf 50 Giggle, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is RE08 YJR safe to buy?

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