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BG08 TLU

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,555 mi
Last recorded21,555 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 TLU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 21,555 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 21,524 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 17,931 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 17,852 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 17,472 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 17,468 miles

Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2018 16,501 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 16,501 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 15,871 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 15,871 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies not working (1.3.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 12,777 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 10,219 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 10,219 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 7,931 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 TLU is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TLU, 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 TLU registered?

BG08 TLU is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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