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RV08 BVB

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,515 mi
Last recorded7,515 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 0811,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 BVB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 08
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2014 7,515 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 7,515 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 6,935 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 5,217 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 3,826 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 3,826 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 08?

Based on 3,131 MOT tests across 367 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
812
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
367
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 32
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
Registration plate incorrect 12
Headlamp aim too high 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
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RV08 BVB is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 11,979 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 R1 08 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV08 BVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 08 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 08 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RV08 BVB registered?

RV08 BVB is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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The MOT history for RV08 BVB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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