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AO08 XUV

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,191 mi
Last recorded16,191 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 XUV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 16,191 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 16,187 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 13,391 miles

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

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively swingarm bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 13,380 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators light intensity reduced both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively rear swingarm bushes has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 10,914 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 35,730 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 35,730 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 31,637 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 31,508 miles

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

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 26,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 19,587 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 19,587 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 12,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2012 12,661 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2011 8,502 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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AO08 XUV is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO08 XUV, 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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AO08 XUV is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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