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AX08 KPZ

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

33,537 mi
Last recorded33,537 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 KPZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 33,537 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 33,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp not working front lever control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

tail tidy loose

Pass 3 Sep 2022 32,004 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Sprocket cush drive has slight play.

Fail 3 Sep 2022 32,004 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sprocket cush drive has slight play.

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 27,201 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 27,165 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 22,402 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 22,402 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 20,620 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 20,620 miles

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

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 13,566 miles

Fairing panels insecure

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

l/h and r/h footrest mounting bent

Fail 29 Jul 2017 13,542 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose adjuster lock nuts (2.4.A.2b)

Fairing panels insecure

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

l/h and r/h footrest mounting bent

Pass 16 Sep 2015 8,345 miles

No pillion footrests. Single seat only

Fail 16 Sep 2015 8,345 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Chain connecting link (6.2.1h)

No pillion footrests. Single seat only

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 1,398 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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AX08 KPZ is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 AX08 KPZ, 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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AX08 KPZ is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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