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AE08 AZC

2008 Yamaha FZ1S

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

60,776 mi
Last recorded60,776 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1S16,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 AZC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 60,776 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 56,616 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 55,659 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 55,659 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 52,557 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 48,744 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 44,732 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 40,383 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 37,155 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 34,521 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Sep 2016 31,747 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 28,813 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 24,255 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 19,777 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 15,092 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 8,401 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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AE08 AZC is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE08 AZC, 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 AE08 AZC registered?

AE08 AZC is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is AE08 AZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 AZC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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