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AC08 UPB

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

34,420 mi
Last recorded34,420 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 UPB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2022 34,420 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak BOTH FORK SEALS EXCESS LEAKING (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced RIDERS RH FOOT REST TO FRAME BENT /DAMAGED (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 34,289 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2021 34,289 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement foot (1.1.15 (e))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 34,229 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 34,229 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure fairing (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

clutch leaver damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2018 28,556 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2016 25,918 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Suspected nail in rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2015 18,278 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 17,140 miles

chain guard missing

Fail 3 Mar 2014 16,836 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

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

chain guard missing

Pass 19 Mar 2013 13,233 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 13,207 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 9,503 miles

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

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 UPB is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AC08 UPB, 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 UPB is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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