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YS08 WHE

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,815 mi
Last recorded27,815 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 WHE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 27,815 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 43,619 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 42,145 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 25,525 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 39,988 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 39,153 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 29,780 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 13,826 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion O/S (2.3.3)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 13,826 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion O/S (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 12,586 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 12,586 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 11,536 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 8,262 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 7,057 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 6,383 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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YS08 WHE is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YS08 WHE, 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 YS08 WHE registered?

YS08 WHE is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is YS08 WHE safe to buy?

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