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VE08 BWV

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,152 mi
Last recorded21,152 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 BWV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 21,152 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 21,152 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 21,152 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 21,152 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 20,095 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 16,877 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 16,877 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 13,289 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 9,664 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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VE08 BWV is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VE08 BWV, 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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What year was VE08 BWV registered?

VE08 BWV is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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The MOT history for VE08 BWV shows 9 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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