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AP57 UGA

2008 Yamaha FZ1S

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

31,356 mi
Last recorded31,356 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1S16,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 UGA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 31,356 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 26,940 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 22,720 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 18,781 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 18,781 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 15,131 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 13,055 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 11,219 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 11,177 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 11,132 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 11,132 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 11,127 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 10,802 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 9,995 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 8,865 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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AP57 UGA is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP57 UGA, 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 AP57 UGA registered?

AP57 UGA is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 9 February 2008.

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