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FX08 FCU

2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

25,110 mi
Last recorded25,110 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 0811,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 FCU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 08
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 25,110 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 24,597 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 23,307 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 22,795 miles

Front tyre worn slightly out of shape

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 20,806 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 20,806 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 20,191 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 19,397 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 19,397 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 18,013 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 16,907 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 14,443 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 8 Jul 2014 12,270 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 22 Jul 2013 11,551 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 10,773 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 10,773 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 12,670 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 08?

Based on 3,131 MOT tests across 367 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
812
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
367
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 32
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
Registration plate incorrect 12
Headlamp aim too high 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
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FX08 FCU is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 11,979 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R1 08 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX08 FCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 08 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 08 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX08 FCU registered?

FX08 FCU is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R1 08, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is FX08 FCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX08 FCU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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