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LG08 UAY

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,518 mi
Last recorded28,518 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 0811,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 UAY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 08
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 28,518 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 28,111 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 27,799 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 27,450 miles

after market exhaust cans fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2019 27,448 miles

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

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

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

after market exhaust cans fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2016 26,694 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 26,598 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 20,700 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 16,247 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 10,680 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 10,680 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 May 2011 8,503 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 8,503 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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LG08 UAY is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 11,979 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 LG08 UAY, 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 18 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 LG08 UAY registered?

LG08 UAY is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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