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AE08 MOV

2008 Yamaha FZ1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

30,287 mi
Last recorded30,287 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ115,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 MOV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 30,287 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2023 29,790 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 29,780 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 28,311 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 28,204 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 26,861 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 26,861 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 22,378 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 22,286 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 21,697 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 20,788 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 20,785 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 16,599 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 14,437 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 13,927 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 MOV is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MOV, 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 MOV registered?

AE08 MOV is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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