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YS08 YAK

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

35,903 mi
Last recorded35,903 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 YAK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 35,903 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 34,074 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

bike Loom Loose On Front.

Fail 27 May 2025 34,074 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

bike Loom Loose On Front.

Pass 1 Nov 2022 32,543 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 28,142 miles

L Plate insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2020 27,528 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 27,523 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyre flat

Pass 1 Feb 2019 25,392 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 25,392 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 23,138 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 22,569 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 22,569 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2015 19,109 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 17,549 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 17,549 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 14,212 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 6,597 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 6,597 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

exhaust touching swinging arm

Pass 9 Aug 2011 2,305 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 2,305 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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 YAK is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YS08 YAK, 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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YS08 YAK is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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