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RK57 LDL

2008 Yamaha R1

Grey Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,908 mi
Last recorded1,908 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Yamaha R112,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK57 LDL
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 1,908 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 1,859 miles

SLIGHT PLAY ON REAR SUSPENSION LINKS

Pass 5 Apr 2016 1,798 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 1,798 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on registration lamp (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 1,753 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 1,529 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 1,342 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 1,253 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 1,246 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 1,246 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?

Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Direction indicators not working 24
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RK57 LDL is a 2008 Yamaha R1 in Grey with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 12,647 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 R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK57 LDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha R1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RK57 LDL registered?

RK57 LDL is a 2008 Yamaha R1, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is RK57 LDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK57 LDL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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