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VE08 HSK

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

19,809 mi
Last recorded19,809 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 0811,979 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 HSK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 08
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 19,809 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 31,799 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Solo seat fitted at time of test, no pillion footrests

Pass 24 Feb 2023 19,534 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 16,599 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 16,599 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 8,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 7,785 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 5,196 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 5,082 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 4,687 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 4,687 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 4,262 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 4,262 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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VE08 HSK is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VE08 HSK, 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 VE08 HSK registered?

VE08 HSK is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08, first registered on 10 June 2008.

Is VE08 HSK safe to buy?

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