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BT54 ALT

2008 Yamaha FZ1S

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,672 mi
Last recorded26,672 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1S16,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 ALT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2025 26,672 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 25,779 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 24,112 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 23,771 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 17,493 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 16,900 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 15,885 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 13,990 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 13,809 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 13,733 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 13,550 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 13,450 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 12,828 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 12,422 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 10,743 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 9,157 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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BT54 ALT is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BT54 ALT, 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 BT54 ALT registered?

BT54 ALT is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 14 February 2008.

Is BT54 ALT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT54 ALT shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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