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AK08 JCL

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,443 mi
Last recorded75,443 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 JCL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 75,443 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 64,368 miles

Number plate partially illuminated by rear light but not fully effective

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 62,734 miles

exhaust is noisey but not excessive

Pass 9 Jul 2016 58,451 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2016 58,451 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 52,776 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear no plate starting to delaminate but still readable

Pass 13 Sep 2013 44,873 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

numberplate slightly damaged

near side foot rest damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2013 4,485 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

numberplate slightly damaged

near side foot rest damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2012 34,960 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 34,960 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 21,554 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 21,554 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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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AK08 JCL 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 AK08 JCL, 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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AK08 JCL is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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