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PK08 NMJ

2008 Yamaha FZ1S

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

34,482 mi
Last recorded34,482 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1S16,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 NMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 34,482 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 32,279 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 32,279 miles

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted Hanger. (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 30,744 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 30,719 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 30,227 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 29,713 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 28,517 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 27,397 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 20,394 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 19,198 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 14,515 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 12,036 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2013 10,614 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 8,151 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 4,806 miles

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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PK08 NMJ is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PK08 NMJ, 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 PK08 NMJ registered?

PK08 NMJ is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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