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RJ08 DFY

2008 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

45,790 mi
Last recorded45,790 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 DFY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 45,790 miles

Rear Lower Suspension attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose shock absorber multi link slight play in mount bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 45,779 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose shock absorber multi link slight play in mount bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 45,741 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 45,088 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 45,088 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 42,277 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Tank cover bolt broken.

Fail 6 Feb 2018 42,277 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Tank cover bolt broken.

Pass 26 Jan 2017 36,889 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 36,889 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 28,685 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 21,555 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 19,355 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2012 19,355 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 18,408 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Apr 2011 11,688 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 11,688 miles

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

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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RJ08 DFY is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RJ08 DFY, 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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RJ08 DFY is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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