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AP08 YFZ

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,719 mi
Last recorded34,719 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 YFZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 34,719 miles

Front sprocket casing missing

Front tyre perished in tread pattern

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases end can fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2022 34,719 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened end of lever broken (6.2.7 (b))

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

Front brake pipe retaining clamp insecure

Front sprocket casing missing

Front tyre perished in tread pattern

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases end can fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

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

general side faring's insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2018 30,970 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 28,144 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 23,436 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 23,382 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 15,251 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 15,226 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 11,521 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 11,521 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 10,139 miles

rear brake disc becoming worn

Pass 17 Aug 2011 9,348 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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AP08 YFZ is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Blue 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 AP08 YFZ, 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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AP08 YFZ is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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