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AY08 ACZ

2008 Yamaha FZ1S

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

34,542 mi
Last recorded34,542 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1S16,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 ACZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 34,542 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 34,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 32,324 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 31,670 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 31,072 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 29,966 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 27,635 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 25,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 18,840 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 15,476 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 11,763 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 18 May 2016 11,763 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 19 May 2015 9,218 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 6,038 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 2,825 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 2,378 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 1,974 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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AY08 ACZ is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AY08 ACZ, 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 AY08 ACZ registered?

AY08 ACZ is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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