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YP08 UVC

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

24,682 mi
Last recorded24,682 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 UVC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 24,682 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 18,761 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 18,589 miles

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

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

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

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 15,275 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 8,758 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 25,742 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue in colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both forks (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear number plate light dim

Fail 18 Sep 2021 25,742 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both forks (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear number plate light dim

Pass 20 Jul 2017 21,082 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 19,893 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 19,893 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 16,109 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 16,109 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 13,626 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 31 May 2013 11,249 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 9,932 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 18 May 2011 6,448 miles

o/s/f indicator lense missing

Fail 18 May 2011 6,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

o/s/f indicator lense missing

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 UVC is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UVC, 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 UVC registered?

YP08 UVC is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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