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AV08 DNU

2008 Yamaha FZ1S

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

32,902 mi
Last recorded32,902 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1S16,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 DNU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 32,902 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 32,043 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 31,081 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2016 31,017 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 31,017 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 28,480 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 25,319 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 22,124 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 14,140 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 7,603 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 7,603 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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AV08 DNU is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AV08 DNU, 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 AV08 DNU registered?

AV08 DNU is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AV08 DNU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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