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DS08 FKU

2008 Yamaha FZ1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,910 mi
Last recorded36,910 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ115,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 FKU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 36,910 miles

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock linkage bush slight play at rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 35,815 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 35,351 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 35,351 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 35,240 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 34,773 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 33,099 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 31,696 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 29,320 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 29,320 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 25,817 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 25,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 20,327 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 20,327 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 13,904 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 12,199 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 12,199 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 9,842 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 8,225 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 6,848 miles

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

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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DS08 FKU is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS08 FKU, 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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DS08 FKU is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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