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YP58 BWY

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,258 mi
Last recorded14,258 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP58 BWY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 14,258 miles

EXHAUST HAS SLIGHT BLOW PASS SWITCH IS WORN DAMAGE TO PANELS SCRAPES HERE AND THERE BUT EVERYTHING SECURE

Pass 20 Oct 2020 9,096 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 6,444 miles

Offside front secondary position lamp inoperative.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 5,773 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front brake disc slightly scored.

Fail 14 Nov 2012 5,732 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front brake disc slightly scored.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 3,480 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 3,480 miles

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

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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YP58 BWY is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YP58 BWY, 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 YP58 BWY registered?

YP58 BWY is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 22 November 2008.

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