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VO08 BYD

2008 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,891 mi
Last recorded14,891 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs19,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 BYD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 Fazer Abs
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2025 14,891 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 14,235 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 11,388 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 9,945 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 9,330 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 8,818 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 8,800 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 8,222 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 7,560 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 7,069 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 6,405 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 4,468 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 3,968 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 2,792 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs?

Based on 4,216 MOT tests across 390 vehicles.

91.1%
Pass Rate
1,259
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 5
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
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VO08 BYD is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 19,441 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO08 BYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VO08 BYD registered?

VO08 BYD is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is VO08 BYD safe to buy?

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