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AP08 YGG

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

25,858 mi
Last recorded25,858 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 YGG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 25,858 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 May 2022 25,580 miles

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

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front position lamp not working

Rear brake lever bent

Fail 6 May 2022 25,570 miles

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front position lamp not working

Rear brake lever bent

Pass 27 Apr 2021 22,956 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 20,185 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 20,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2016 15,679 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 14,637 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 12,729 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

nearside front indicator loose at fixing point

throttle slow to return to idle .slightly sticking.

Fail 30 Oct 2014 12,727 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

nearside front indicator loose at fixing point

throttle slow to return to idle .slightly sticking.

Pass 29 Oct 2013 11,701 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 10,425 miles

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

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 10,417 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 10,235 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 YGG is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YGG, 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 YGG is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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