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AV58 FBJ

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

30,383 mi
Last recorded30,383 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 FBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 30,383 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 30,333 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2025 24,943 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside gear lever bent

Rear cush drive rubbers slight free play

Pass 21 Mar 2024 22,971 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 21,734 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 21,689 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 19,113 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 19,109 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 14,446 miles

Front Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Front Fork yoke deformed but serviceable (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 14,190 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 9,370 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 6,930 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 6,607 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 6,607 miles

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

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

nail in rear tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2015 6,607 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

nail in rear tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2014 4,654 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 4,648 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 2,483 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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AV58 FBJ is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FBJ, 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 FBJ is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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