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AC08 UOY

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,364 mi
Last recorded25,364 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 UOY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 25,364 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 22,447 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2025 22,438 miles

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 17,214 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 15,706 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 12,639 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 8,941 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 6,053 miles

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

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 3,116 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 1,077 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 1,077 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 10,167 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 10,167 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 8,781 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 7,708 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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AC08 UOY is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AC08 UOY, 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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AC08 UOY is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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