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VK08 YDA

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

28,014 mi
Last recorded28,014 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 YDA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 28,014 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 27,994 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 27,396 miles

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 27,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 17 May 2013 25,719 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 21,741 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 21,741 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 4 May 2011 17,437 miles

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

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

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 YDA is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VK08 YDA, 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 YDA registered?

VK08 YDA is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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