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YJ08 AFT

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

28,892 mi
Last recorded28,892 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 AFT
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 28,892 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 19,691 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Chain guard missing sprocket cover missing ()

Rear brake lever slightly fouling lower fairing

Pass 4 May 2022 47,529 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 4 May 2022 47,529 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 40,160 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

right hand fork seal damp

Pass 27 Apr 2020 31,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 26,005 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 23,121 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

clutch lever shortened but still easily applied

nearside footpeg bent

Fail 13 Sep 2017 23,121 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

clutch lever shortened but still easily applied

nearside footpeg bent

Pass 17 Aug 2016 20,327 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

accident damage down the os of vehicle

wiring loose above front mudguard

Fail 15 Aug 2016 20,326 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

accident damage down the os of vehicle

wiring loose above front mudguard

Pass 14 Aug 2015 15,698 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied lever (3.1.3c)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 15,698 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied lever (3.1.3c)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 15,596 miles

Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Numberplate light not working.

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 12,569 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 6 Aug 2011 7,728 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 7,728 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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YJ08 AFT is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YJ08 AFT, 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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YJ08 AFT is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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