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AE08 AOH

2008 Yamaha FZ1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,620 mi
Last recorded35,620 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ115,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 AOH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 35,620 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 34,533 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 34,533 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 33,389 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2022 33,368 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 33,073 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 31,048 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 31,048 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 27,770 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 24,444 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 16,014 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2016 7,787 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 4,039 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 2,800 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 2,460 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 2,064 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ1?

Based on 6,532 MOT tests across 589 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
974
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
reflector on motorcycle missing 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 10
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AE08 AOH is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha FZ1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 15,086 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 FZ1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE08 AOH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ1 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha FZ1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE08 AOH registered?

AE08 AOH is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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