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YM08 EGF

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,342 mi
Last recorded22,342 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 EGF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2025 22,342 miles

Decelerometer brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front fairing loose

Nearside Front fairing loose

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2015 21,694 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 21,679 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Lower Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 20,718 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 16,605 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 16,602 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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 EGF is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EGF, 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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What year was YM08 EGF registered?

YM08 EGF is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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