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YK08 CAU

2008 Yamaha Raptor

Black Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

1,465 mi
Last recorded1,465 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Raptor3,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 CAU
MakeYamaha
ModelRaptor
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 1,465 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 7,532 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 1,349 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020
Pass 14 Jun 2017 7,416 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 7,089 miles

Nearside Rear driveshaft splines slight movement.

Fail 21 Oct 2015 1,999 miles

Nearside Rear driveshaft splines slight movement.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 6,075 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both drive sprockets and chain worn

handbrake can only be applied stationary as uses clutch lever for application

headlamp main beam tell tale not fitted

nearside aluminium sidestep not secure to frame

slight wear in rear brake master cylinder clevis pin

Fail 18 Jul 2014 6,070 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both drive sprockets and chain worn

handbrake can only be applied stationary as uses clutch lever for application

headlamp main beam tell tale not fitted

nearside aluminium sidestep not secure to frame

slight wear in rear brake master cylinder clevis pin

Pass 19 Jul 2013 1,999 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 1,999 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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YK08 CAU is a 2008 Yamaha Raptor in Black with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YK08 CAU, 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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What year was YK08 CAU registered?

YK08 CAU is a 2008 Yamaha Raptor, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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