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VX08 DCZ

2008 Yamaha YP400

Silver Petrol 395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

16,109 mi
Last recorded16,109 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YP40018,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 DCZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYP400
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 16,109 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 16,089 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 15,072 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 12,152 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 12,152 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 11,702 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 11,422 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 8,740 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 7,987 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 7,969 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 7,969 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2012 7,452 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 7,452 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Oct 2011 6,393 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YP400?

Based on 5,190 MOT tests across 496 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
1,133
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 94
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 81
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 49
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 46
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 39
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VX08 DCZ is a 2008 Yamaha YP400 in Silver with a 395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha YP400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 18,926 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 YP400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX08 DCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YP400 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha YP400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX08 DCZ registered?

VX08 DCZ is a 2008 Yamaha YP400, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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The MOT history for VX08 DCZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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