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YJ08 NGU

2008 Yamaha Raptor

Blue Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

6,254 mi
Last recorded6,254 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Raptor3,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 NGU
MakeYamaha
ModelRaptor
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 6,254 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 5,415 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 5,019 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 4,698 miles

Chain slack

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2021 4,698 miles

Headlamp aim not tested N/S & O/S (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing Ball joint split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Upper ball joint split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering locking device missing Inner and outer track rod end split pins (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing Ball joint split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Ball joint split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering locking device missing Inner and outer track rod end split pins (2.1.3 (d))

Chain slack

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 3,290 miles
Fail 22 May 2017

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dipped beam flashing (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Stub axle cracked hub cracked at track rod end mount (2.5.A.5a)

Pass 11 May 2016 3,250 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 3,030 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 3,020 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 779 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 348 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011

How Reliable is the Yamaha Raptor?

Based on 5,711 MOT tests across 719 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
417
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

registration plate missing 107
Obligatory mirror missing 78
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Direction indicator not working 59
reflector missing 59
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YJ08 NGU is a 2008 Yamaha Raptor in Blue with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Raptor models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 3,228 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 Raptor fails its MOT is registration plate missing, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ08 NGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Raptor typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Raptor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YJ08 NGU is a 2008 Yamaha Raptor, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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