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AE08 AZA

2008 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,164 mi
Last recorded28,164 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZS100016,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 AZA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 28,164 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 27,724 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 26,956 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 26,077 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 24,520 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 21,650 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 21,607 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 21,361 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 18,113 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 18,113 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 15,824 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 7,962 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 7,962 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 27,052 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 AZA is a 2008 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE08 AZA registered?

AE08 AZA is a 2008 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is AE08 AZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 AZA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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