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BT08 MZD

2008 Yamaha FZ1S

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,899 mi
Last recorded30,899 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1S16,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 MZD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 30,899 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.00 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 30,351 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 29,852 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 29,852 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible Front tyre worn below legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2020 28,895 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 26,815 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 26,738 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 26,211 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 25,831 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Mar 2016 21,927 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 17,904 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 17,904 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 12,789 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 7,938 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 3,675 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 3,636 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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BT08 MZD is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BT08 MZD, 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 BT08 MZD registered?

BT08 MZD is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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