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ST08 UCM

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

27,936 mi
Last recorded27,936 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 UCM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 27,936 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose play in drive rubbers. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy baffle fitted, internal. (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front gear linkage has significant play, advise fitting bushing to fitment.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened at minimum depth. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 21,592 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 21,592 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake lever excessively corroded insecure (1.1.15 (b))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 21,208 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 21,208 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 17,633 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 17,633 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 16,478 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 16,465 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 16,465 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle sticking and not returning freely (6.2.1f)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure Footrest fitted incorrectly and folds forward (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

No adjuster fitted to clutch lever assembly / clutch cable not secure

Pass 8 Dec 2015 15,153 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 15,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Nov 2014 12,165 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 12,159 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Sep 2013 6,853 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 6,853 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 4,399 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 4,373 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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ST08 UCM is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ST08 UCM, 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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ST08 UCM is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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