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RF08 GRU

2008 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,787 mi
Last recorded16,787 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 GRU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 16,787 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 16,787 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 13,561 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 9,879 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2016 6,332 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 25,777 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 25,256 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

clutch lever end broken off

Pass 25 Jun 2013 19,191 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 9,270 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 9,270 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 6,854 miles

REAR SEAT REMOVED. SOLO RIDER - NO REAR FOOT PEGS.

Fail 13 Jun 2011 6,847 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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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RF08 GRU is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF08 GRU, 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 RF08 GRU registered?

RF08 GRU is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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