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VX08 KVL

2008 Yamaha Ybr

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,959 mi
Last recorded21,959 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Ybr10,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 KVL
MakeYamaha
ModelYbr
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 21,959 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 21,951 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 19,546 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 19,496 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly Housing insecure to handlebar (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 16,775 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 16,775 miles

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 20 May 2022 14,709 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 13,724 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 13,071 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 12,996 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 11,817 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Ybr?

Based on 30,681 MOT tests across 5,003 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
1,128
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
5,003
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 154
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VX08 KVL is a 2008 Yamaha Ybr in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Ybr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 10,615 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 Ybr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX08 KVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Ybr typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Ybr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX08 KVL registered?

VX08 KVL is a 2008 Yamaha Ybr, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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