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AB08 BFZ

2008 Yamaha FZ1S

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

22,078 mi
Last recorded22,078 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1S16,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BFZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 22,078 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 21,192 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 19,755 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 18,389 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 16,190 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 16,190 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 15,145 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 13,822 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 12,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 9,839 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 8,931 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 5,117 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 3,795 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 3,795 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 1,778 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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AB08 BFZ is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AB08 BFZ, 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 AB08 BFZ registered?

AB08 BFZ is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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