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BF08 SFN

2008 Yamaha FZ1S

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

27,851 mi
Last recorded27,851 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1S16,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 SFN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 27,851 miles

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 10 Oct 2024 27,135 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 26,065 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 25,605 miles

Silencer clamp broken

Pass 21 Oct 2021 25,017 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 24,425 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 23,931 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 23,413 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 22,629 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 22,629 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 20,675 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 17,855 miles

Exhaust clamp corroded through but not insecure or blowing

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 16,272 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 12,182 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 11,363 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 8,287 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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BF08 SFN is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SFN, 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 BF08 SFN registered?

BF08 SFN is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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