CarVerify

Free Car Check

WD08 NGX

2008 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

19,707 mi
Last recorded19,707 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD08 NGX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2026 19,707 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))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 18,582 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 15,535 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rider footrest shortened but not to excess

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slight notch in headraces (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 13,857 miles

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

Offside Front Footrest damaged/shortened

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 13,857 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Font brake switch not operating lamp (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Footrest damaged/shortened

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 11,382 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 11,362 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Front brake fluid level cannot be inspected; reservoir corroded/sight glass opaque

Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jul 2020 10,632 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 10,632 miles

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

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 10,471 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 9,331 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 9,314 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 7,553 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 5,698 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
Full Yamaha Yzf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WD08 NGX is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WD08 NGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WD08 NGX?

You can check the full history of WD08 NGX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WD08 NGX registered?

WD08 NGX is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 9 August 2008.

Is WD08 NGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD08 NGX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WD08 NGX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WD08 NGX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.