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Y30 YAM

2008 Yamaha YZFR1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,957 mi
Last recorded14,957 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YZFR110,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY30 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelYZFR1
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 14,957 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 14,957 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 13,197 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 12,042 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 11,947 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 11,947 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 736,431 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 9,406 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2015 7,852 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 5,874 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZFR1?

Based on 1,225 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
741
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 9
Direction indicator not working 7
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Y30 YAM is a 2008 Yamaha YZFR1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha YZFR1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 10,026 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 YZFR1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y30 YAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZFR1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha YZFR1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y30 YAM registered?

Y30 YAM is a 2008 Yamaha YZFR1, first registered on 3 May 2008.

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