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AV08 VGU

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,728 mi
Last recorded49,728 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 0811,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 VGU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 08
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2025 49,728 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 45,797 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 38,493 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 32,731 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 32,477 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2019 20,761 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 12,743 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 12,469 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 11,843 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 11,037 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 9,980 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 8,357 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 6,953 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 5,198 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 08?

Based on 3,131 MOT tests across 367 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
812
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
367
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 32
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
Registration plate incorrect 12
Headlamp aim too high 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
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AV08 VGU is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 11,979 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R1 08 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV08 VGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 08 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 08 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV08 VGU registered?

AV08 VGU is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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