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WD08 BWG

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

37,453 mi
Last recorded37,453 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD08 BWG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 37,453 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre Perished

Fail 5 Sep 2025 37,453 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre Perished

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 36,130 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Footrest missing Rear pillion pegs missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 30,019 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 26,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 22,799 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 19,805 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 19,582 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 19,492 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 17,015 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 14,048 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 14,048 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 13,734 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 11,238 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 14,464 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 4,620 miles

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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WD08 BWG is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WD08 BWG, 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 WD08 BWG registered?

WD08 BWG is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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