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VK08 TVJ

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,573 mi
Last recorded24,573 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 TVJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 24,573 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 24,248 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 23,271 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Tube fitted in rear tyre.

Fail 2 Sep 2016 23,217 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light Front brake operation. (1.3.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Tube fitted in rear tyre.

Pass 5 Sep 2015 21,289 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 16,776 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 11,399 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 7,174 miles

rear tryre perished /spliting

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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VK08 TVJ is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VK08 TVJ, 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 VK08 TVJ registered?

VK08 TVJ is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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