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AB08 BGV

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,074 mi
Last recorded7,074 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BGV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 7,074 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 14,191 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 14,112 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2016 1 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 1 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Horn missing (1.7.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 28,850 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 28,850 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 17,064 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 15,220 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 15,220 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 10,894 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 10,618 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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 BGV is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BGV, 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 AB08 BGV registered?

AB08 BGV is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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