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GK10 XKE

2010 Yamaha Yzf R1 08

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,753 mi
Last recorded27,753 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Yamaha Yzf R1 0813,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK10 XKE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 08
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 27,753 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 27,753 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 23,748 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 23,184 miles

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 22,772 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 20,227 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 20,227 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 17,395 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 17,370 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 15,822 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 12,215 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 8,240 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 1,231 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 08?

Based on 3,131 MOT tests across 367 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
812
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
367
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 32
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
Registration plate incorrect 12
Headlamp aim too high 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
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GK10 XKE is a 2010 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2010 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 13,059 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 R1 08 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK10 XKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 08 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 16 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 08 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GK10 XKE registered?

GK10 XKE is a 2010 Yamaha Yzf R1 08, first registered on 11 March 2010.

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