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YJ08 JFD

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,748 mi
Last recorded32,748 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 JFD
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 32,748 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 32,749 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 32,733 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 32,733 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2023 32,133 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 32,133 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 32,079 miles

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 24,476 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 24,462 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 22,798 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 14,055 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 10,430 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 7,678 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 4,009 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 4,008 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 JFD is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YJ08 JFD, 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 JFD is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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