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VO08 BYM

2008 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,550 mi
Last recorded19,550 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs19,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 BYM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 Fazer Abs
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2025 19,550 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 16,920 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 14,366 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 13,375 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 13,316 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 12,158 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 10,691 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 9,843 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 9,008 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 8,550 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 7,735 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 6,756 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 6,090 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 4,205 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 BYM 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 BYM, 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 BYM registered?

VO08 BYM is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is VO08 BYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO08 BYM shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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