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MF58 LHJ

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,821 mi
Last recorded19,821 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 0811,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 LHJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 08
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2025 19,821 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 19,725 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 19,375 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 18,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 18,001 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 16,071 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 10,865 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 6,667 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 5,772 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 4,706 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 3,939 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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MF58 LHJ is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MF58 LHJ, 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 MF58 LHJ registered?

MF58 LHJ is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08, first registered on 2 October 2008.

Is MF58 LHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF58 LHJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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