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ST08 ZVC

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,489 mi
Last recorded35,489 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 ZVC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 35,489 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 35,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 35,480 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 30,150 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 30,150 miles

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front tyre deflated

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

gear selector rubber missing

Pass 11 May 2021 55,297 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 50,863 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 47,061 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 44,284 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 42,944 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 32,063 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2015 32,063 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 22,351 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 10,062 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 9,170 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 9,170 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 4,479 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 3,811 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 ZVC is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ST08 ZVC, 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 ZVC is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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