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AE08 AXY

2008 Yamaha FZ1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,871 mi
Last recorded16,871 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ115,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 AXY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 16,871 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2025 16,871 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 16,419 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2024 16,419 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 16,022 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 16,022 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned built into rear tail light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned built into rear tail light (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 14,078 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm pivot, slight lateral movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 11,231 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 10,201 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 9,833 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 9,628 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 9,398 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 9,082 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2015 8,733 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 8,221 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 7,574 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 7,086 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 5,913 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 AXY is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AXY, 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 AXY registered?

AE08 AXY is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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