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YL08 OJV

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

18,794 mi
Last recorded18,794 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 0811,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 OJV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 08
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 18,794 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 16,760 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 16,760 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 16,304 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 15,189 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front tyre tread started to wear unevenly.

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 13,427 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 6,727 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 27 Jul 2017 6,727 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Jul 2016 5,511 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2016 5,483 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2015 4,655 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 May 2014 4,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2014 4,442 miles

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 4,289 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 08?

Based on 3,131 MOT tests across 367 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
812
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
367
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 32
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
Registration plate incorrect 12
Headlamp aim too high 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
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YL08 OJV is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 11,979 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 R1 08 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YL08 OJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 08 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 08 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YL08 OJV registered?

YL08 OJV is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YL08 OJV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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