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WM08 UVX

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,343 mi
Last recorded26,343 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 UVX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 26,343 miles

Advise electrical cables insecure at the front of fairing which could possibly interfer with steering

Advise rear brake hose routed close to rear shock

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced screen repaired with tape and bolts loose (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

advise mirrors have been removed

Fail 26 Oct 2021 26,249 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp insecure dip beam bulb (4.1.1 (c))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise electrical cables insecure at the front of fairing which could possibly interfer with steering

Advise rear brake hose routed close to rear shock

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced screen repaired with tape and bolts loose (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

advise mirrors have been removed

Pass 8 Aug 2019 25,982 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 25,982 miles

Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2018 23,975 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted recommend attention/replace (3.2.A1l)

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

advise check operation of n/s side light

rear brake binding slightly,, recommend check

Pass 7 Jun 2016 23,975 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front no mirrors fitted to motorcycle

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy not original exhaust slightly more noisey (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 23,975 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front no mirrors fitted to motorcycle

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy not original exhaust slightly more noisey (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 19,093 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

advise adjust clutch

advise both tyres slightly perished

advise no plate be refixed

Fail 10 Jun 2015 19,093 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

advise adjust clutch

advise both tyres slightly perished

advise no plate be refixed

Pass 29 Apr 2014 16,734 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 11,087 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 5,536 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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WM08 UVX is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UVX, 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 WM08 UVX registered?

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

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