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YP08 LOF

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,347 mi
Last recorded40,347 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 LOF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 40,347 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear brake caliper mountings worn

Fail 12 Nov 2025 40,347 miles

Headlamp aim too high dip beam (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear brake caliper mountings worn

Pass 6 Nov 2024 38,053 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 38,044 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Motorcycle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

advise gear lever bent

Pass 6 Oct 2023 34,301 miles

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

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

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

gear pedel bent

no mirrors fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2023 34,301 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

gear pedel bent

no mirrors fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2022 29,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear brake slightly binding and noisy

Fail 10 Sep 2022 29,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear brake slightly binding and noisy

Pass 10 Sep 2021 27,234 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 27,234 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 25,824 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 25,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2019 23,330 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 23,330 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2018 19,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 13,656 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 8,888 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 4,484 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 17,339 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 15,960 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 11,797 miles

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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YP08 LOF is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YP08 LOF, 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 YP08 LOF registered?

YP08 LOF is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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