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Y81 HUG

2008 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,444 mi
Last recorded22,444 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha R112,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 HUG
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 22,444 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 21,129 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 19,363 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 19,358 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Mandatory direction indicators must have minimum separation distances between the illuminating surfaces of: solo motorcycles - 180mm at the rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 14,096 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 14,096 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 12,758 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 11,185 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 10,367 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 9,169 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 5,178 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?

Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Direction indicators not working 24
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Y81 HUG is a 2008 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 12,647 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 R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y81 HUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha R1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y81 HUG registered?

Y81 HUG is a 2008 Yamaha R1, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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The MOT history for Y81 HUG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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