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BG08 AYZ

2008 Yamaha FZ1S

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

10,330 mi
Last recorded10,330 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1S16,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 AYZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 10,330 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 10,315 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 9,320 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 9,238 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 8,837 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 8,763 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 8,647 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 8,224 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 6,817 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 6,068 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 4,979 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 4,626 miles

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

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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BG08 AYZ is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BG08 AYZ, 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 BG08 AYZ registered?

BG08 AYZ is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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The MOT history for BG08 AYZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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