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BF08 SFJ

2008 Yamaha FZ1S

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

8,926 mi
Last recorded8,926 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1S16,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 SFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 8,926 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 8,868 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 8,842 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 8,657 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 8,497 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 8,218 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 7,922 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 6,405 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 5,168 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 5,168 miles

Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 4,816 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 4,800 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 4,772 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2012 4,532 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 3,533 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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BF08 SFJ is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF08 SFJ, 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 BF08 SFJ registered?

BF08 SFJ is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BF08 SFJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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