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RE08 YKA

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,720 mi
Last recorded20,720 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 YKA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 20,720 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 20,720 miles

Brake component inadequately mounted broken disc bolt (1.1.21 (c))

Fail 31 Dec 2024 20,720 miles

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working Horn only works intermittently (7.7 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 20,609 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 18,478 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 17,005 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front and rear (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 16,250 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 16,051 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

rear sprocket teeth wearing, monitor and replace as necessary

Pass 8 Sep 2018 14,867 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 14,828 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 13,742 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 13,742 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 13,148 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 11,903 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 18,268 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 18,268 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 15,441 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 13,747 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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RE08 YKA is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE08 YKA, 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 RE08 YKA registered?

RE08 YKA is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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