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AE08 AKO

2008 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,261 mi
Last recorded48,261 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZS100016,108 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 AKO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 48,261 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 46,754 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 44,927 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 44,927 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 44,429 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 43,075 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Jul 2014 39,516 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 37,911 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 33,657 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 23,962 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS1000?

Based on 71,815 MOT tests across 4,923 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
1,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
4,923
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 712
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 413
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 163
reflector on motorcycle missing 153
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AE08 AKO is a 2008 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 16,108 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 FZS1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 712 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE08 AKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZS1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE08 AKO registered?

AE08 AKO is a 2008 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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