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YM08 ATU

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

28,318 mi
Last recorded28,318 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 ATU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 28,318 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 24,470 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 24,470 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm likely to fail rear suspension movement seized (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 20,715 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 20,354 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2020 19,061 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 17,620 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 May 2017 11,510 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 11,510 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 9,525 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 9,525 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 7,118 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 6,327 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 4 May 2012 6,327 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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YM08 ATU is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YM08 ATU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM08 ATU registered?

YM08 ATU is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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