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BG08 EOW

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

34,073 mi
Last recorded34,073 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 EOW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 34,073 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 34,073 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm centre of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 33,188 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 33,186 miles

Central Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 31,092 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 31,092 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension linkage. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 31,083 miles

Central Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Central Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 29,532 miles

Front brake lever pivot slightly worn

Pass 21 Aug 2015 26,543 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 21,858 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 21,858 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 20,191 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 13,940 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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BG08 EOW is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EOW, 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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BG08 EOW is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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