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AJ58 NBB

2008 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,325 mi
Last recorded37,325 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZS100016,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 NBB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 37,325 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 37,045 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2025 31,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2025 31,206 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel damaged or distorted to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 26,352 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 26,185 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 25,908 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 25,378 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 25,356 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick Pad worn to the metal (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 21,890 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 18,081 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 13,943 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 13,943 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 8,559 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 8,279 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 7,590 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 6,378 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 1,909 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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AJ58 NBB is a 2008 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ58 NBB, 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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AJ58 NBB is a 2008 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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