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EU57 BYO

2008 Yamaha FZ1S

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

12,573 mi
Last recorded12,573 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1S16,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU57 BYO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 12,573 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 12,250 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 12,250 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 11,898 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 11,760 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 10,235 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 9,127 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 22,018 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 20,874 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 18,641 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 18,598 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2014 17,604 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 11,335 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 11,335 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ1S?

Based on 15,127 MOT tests across 1,279 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
1,142
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
1,279
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 88
reflector on motorcycle missing 42
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 40
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
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EU57 BYO is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha FZ1S models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 16,600 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 FZ1S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU57 BYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ1S typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha FZ1S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EU57 BYO registered?

EU57 BYO is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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