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YJ08 VTC

2008 Yamaha Quad

Black Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,443 mi
Last recorded8,443 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Quad3,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 VTC
MakeYamaha
ModelQuad
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 8,443 miles

Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 8,435 miles

Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 7,870 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 1,332 miles

wear front and rear brake pads BORDERLINE

wear nearsidefront inner track rod end

Pass 2 Jul 2021 5,390 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 5,390 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 16,211 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 15,540 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 2,236 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Quad?

Based on 1,645 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27
position lamp(s) not working 24
Direction indicators not working 22
registration plate missing 22
wheel bearing has excessive play 22
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YJ08 VTC is a 2008 Yamaha Quad in Black with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Quad models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 3,818 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Quad fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ08 VTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Quad typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Quad is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ08 VTC registered?

YJ08 VTC is a 2008 Yamaha Quad, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YJ08 VTC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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