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WM08 DMY

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

32,797 mi
Last recorded32,797 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 DMY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 32,797 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 11,356 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 10,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 10,856 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 10,424 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 10,401 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 9,002 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 7,513 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 7,513 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 22,536 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 20,573 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 20,567 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 16,020 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 14,768 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 11,841 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 11,829 miles

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

rear brake disc corroded

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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WM08 DMY is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WM08 DMY, 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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WM08 DMY is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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