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AY08 ABK

2008 Yamaha FZ1

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,057 mi
Last recorded25,057 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ115,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 ABK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 25,057 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 25,057 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Rear brake switch faulty inoperative (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 23,783 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 23,783 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front control switcing inoperative (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 21,939 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 20,143 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 17,152 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 15,020 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 14,611 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 9,357 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 9,305 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2017 9,196 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 8,317 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 6,542 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 6,502 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 6,341 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 5,998 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 5,240 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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AY08 ABK is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AY08 ABK, 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 AY08 ABK registered?

AY08 ABK is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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