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AV58 BWM

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,617 mi
Last recorded22,617 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 BWM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 22,617 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage has play in lower bearing or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 22,615 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage has play in lower bearing or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 21,628 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil R/H fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension linkage bearings have slight up & down play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 21,616 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted Fitted backwards (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Footrest missing R & L - Rear (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil R/H fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension linkage bearings have slight up & down play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 18,915 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil R/H fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear linkage bearings have slight up & down play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 18,915 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick Linings worn on to metal (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil R/H fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear linkage bearings have slight up & down play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 16,602 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 16,113 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 16,112 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2014 14,147 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 11,938 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 11,938 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 10,399 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 8,329 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 8,322 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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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AV58 BWM 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 AV58 BWM, 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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AV58 BWM is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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