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AE08 MXA

2008 Yamaha FZ1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,117 mi
Last recorded32,117 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ115,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 MXA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 32,117 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 30,992 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 29,535 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 28,229 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 25,906 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 24,050 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 20,029 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 16,610 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 16,610 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 14,361 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 14,361 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 14,070 miles

Number plate light missing

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 13,635 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 13,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Sep 2012 11,730 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 10,666 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 MXA 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 MXA, 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 MXA registered?

AE08 MXA is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 19 July 2008.

Is AE08 MXA safe to buy?

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