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AB08 BFN

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

26,259 mi
Last recorded26,259 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BFN
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 26,259 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 26,251 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement mono shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

clutch lever pivot worn advise attention ASAP

Pass 18 Sep 2020 23,169 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 23,160 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 21,297 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 30,061 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 27,256 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Presented for test as single seat machine - no rear seat / footrests.

Fail 30 Apr 2016 27,228 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Lower engine bolt has nut missing

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play headbearings knock when brake applied (2.2.2)

front brake just starting to bind

Pass 18 Apr 2015 24,704 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 24,704 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Clutch lever attachment poor.

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 21,519 miles

Slight bind to rear brake

number plate lamp out

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 May 2012 11,919 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 8,833 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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AB08 BFN is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AB08 BFN, 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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AB08 BFN is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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