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AE08 MVG

2008 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,559 mi
Last recorded58,559 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZS100016,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 MVG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2026 58,559 miles

Front Stop lamp not working Front brake light switch inoperative. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in swinging arm bearings/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 55,639 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 52,102 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 51,389 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 48,826 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 48,442 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 46,318 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 42,691 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 42,689 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 38,711 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 38,705 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play rear monoshock linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Nov 2015 30,978 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 30,210 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 28,981 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 28,233 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 25,782 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 20,009 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 MVG is a 2008 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MVG, 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 MVG registered?

AE08 MVG is a 2008 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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