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BN58 VCY

2008 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,834 mi
Last recorded26,834 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf14,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 VCY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 26,834 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 22,659 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 22,659 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

general fairings loose

Fail 25 Sep 2021 22,652 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 19,330 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 18,653 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 18,610 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2016 15,710 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 7,449 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 5,703 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 3,775 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 2,751 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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BN58 VCY is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN58 VCY, 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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BN58 VCY is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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