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WG08 XLM

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,073 mi
Last recorded35,073 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 XLM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 35,073 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 33,485 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 33,484 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 7,141 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 7,112 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 7,112 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 7,112 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

exhaust muffler not clamped to front exhaust securely

Pass 17 Feb 2014 13,556 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 9,214 miles

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

clutch lever pivot worn

front brake travel

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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WG08 XLM is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WG08 XLM, 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 WG08 XLM registered?

WG08 XLM is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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