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VO08 BYL

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

23,411 mi
Last recorded23,411 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 BYL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 23,411 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 23,411 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shocker lower linkage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 17,323 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 17,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 19,998 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 19,202 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 19,202 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 14,757 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 14,711 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 12,052 miles

led brake and indi

Pass 26 Jun 2014 11,472 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 9,232 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 1 Jul 2013 9,232 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 May 2012 3,858 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 3,858 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 387 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 387 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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VO08 BYL is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VO08 BYL, 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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VO08 BYL is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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