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AE08 AVF

2008 Yamaha FZ1

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

19,251 mi
Last recorded19,251 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ115,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 AVF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 19,251 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 19,128 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 18,682 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 17,961 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 17,104 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 16,492 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 15,381 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 13,338 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 11,529 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 10,555 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 9,276 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 9,276 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 7,046 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 5,282 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 4,145 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 3,848 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 AVF is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AVF, 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 AVF registered?

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

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The MOT history for AE08 AVF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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