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AV08 UJY

2008 Yamaha FZ1S

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,018 mi
Last recorded17,018 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1S16,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 UJY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 17,018 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 17,018 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 0.8mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2025 16,488 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 16,155 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 16,155 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 15,474 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 14,695 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 14,015 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 13,368 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 10,921 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 10,903 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 10,560 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 9,545 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 6,995 miles

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension centre stand (2.4.A.3a)

Fail 25 May 2016 6,995 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension centre stand (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 30 May 2015 5,453 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 5,246 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 4,678 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 3,873 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 3,174 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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AV08 UJY is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV08 UJY registered?

AV08 UJY is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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