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AV08 ZKB

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,364 mi
Last recorded30,364 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 ZKB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 30,364 miles

Rear seat and footrests missing at time of test

Fail 6 Apr 2017 30,364 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear seat and footrests missing at time of test

Pass 27 Jun 2015 29,729 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

mirrors loose but not insecure

rear seat and rear footrests missing at time of test

Pass 11 Jan 2014 26,120 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 26,120 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2012 20,436 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 20,436 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 18,742 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 15,455 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 15,455 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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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AV08 ZKB is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AV08 ZKB, 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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AV08 ZKB is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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