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SV08 AKY

2008 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

21,732 mi
Last recorded21,732 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha R112,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 AKY
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 21,732 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 21,732 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel fixing loose (multiple fixings) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 19,906 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 19,890 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 19,849 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 19,727 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 19,727 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2020 15,824 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 10,108 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 9,939 miles

rear no.plate cracked

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 9,819 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 4,853 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 8,491 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 7,998 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 7,724 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 7,426 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 6,825 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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SV08 AKY is a 2008 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SV08 AKY, 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 SV08 AKY registered?

SV08 AKY is a 2008 Yamaha R1, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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