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BG08 CLN

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,770 mi
Last recorded25,770 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 CLN
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 25,770 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 25,429 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 22,304 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 20,976 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 19,922 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 17,959 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

covers over all light lenses reducing efficiency

Fail 22 Apr 2014 17,959 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

covers over all light lenses reducing efficiency

Pass 10 May 2013 16,637 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

covers over all indicators

Fail 7 May 2013 16,635 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

covers over all indicators

Pass 27 Apr 2012 15,138 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 9,281 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 9,281 miles

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

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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BG08 CLN is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG08 CLN, 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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What year was BG08 CLN registered?

BG08 CLN is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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