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BG08 EPL

2008 Yamaha FZ1S

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

27,131 mi
Last recorded27,131 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1S16,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 EPL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 27,131 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 24,277 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 21,021 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 20,920 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 20,638 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 20,005 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 18,977 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 18,661 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 18,197 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 16,984 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 15,994 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 13,397 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 12,038 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 9 Jun 2012 12,038 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 10,637 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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BG08 EPL is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S in Grey 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 BG08 EPL, 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 EPL registered?

BG08 EPL is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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