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YL08 OJW

2008 Yamaha Xf 50 Giggle

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

9,269 mi
Last recorded9,269 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Xf 50 Giggle7,628 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 OJW
MakeYamaha
ModelXf 50 Giggle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 9,269 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 9,268 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2020 8,342 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 8,338 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2019 7,259 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 6,050 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 4,377 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 4,377 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 2,645 miles

nail in rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2013
Fail 12 Aug 2013 2,379 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 1,820 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 1,376 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xf 50 Giggle?

Based on 1,238 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
550
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 12
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 9
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 7
Headlamp aim too high 5
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
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YL08 OJW is a 2008 Yamaha Xf 50 Giggle in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Xf 50 Giggle models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 7,628 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 Xf 50 Giggle fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YL08 OJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xf 50 Giggle typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Xf 50 Giggle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YL08 OJW registered?

YL08 OJW is a 2008 Yamaha Xf 50 Giggle, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YL08 OJW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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