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AM08 XJJ

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

19,738 mi
Last recorded19,738 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 XJJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 19,738 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 19,738 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 19,670 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 18,995 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 17,074 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 16,814 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 16,814 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 14,406 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 11,540 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 9,963 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 9,963 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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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AM08 XJJ is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AM08 XJJ, 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 AM08 XJJ registered?

AM08 XJJ is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 10 May 2008.

Is AM08 XJJ safe to buy?

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