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AE08 AXJ

2008 Yamaha FZS1000

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,133 mi
Last recorded41,133 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZS100016,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 AXJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2025 41,133 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 40,078 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 38,673 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 35,980 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 33,036 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 31,096 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 14,040 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 11,819 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 11,088 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 10,513 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 7,270 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 6,331 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 5,323 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 AXJ is a 2008 Yamaha FZS1000 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AXJ, 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 AXJ registered?

AE08 AXJ is a 2008 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is AE08 AXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 AXJ shows 13 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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