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YP08 RYU

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,618 mi
Last recorded35,618 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 RYU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 35,618 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 30,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 29,042 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 29,042 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 25,364 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 22,631 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 22,117 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 20,979 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 19,204 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 17,493 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 15,822 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2014 15,822 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 13,172 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 10,567 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 RYU is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RYU, 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 RYU registered?

YP08 RYU is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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