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CH06 YAM

2008 Yamaha FZ1S

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests33 (31 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate93.9%

Mileage

19,248 mi
Last recorded19,248 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1S16,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH06 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

31 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 19,248 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 42,114 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 18,499 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 37,668 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 16,828 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 34,084 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 13,803 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 29,443 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 29,352 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 12,973 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 24,584 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 11,725 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 23,148 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 19,421 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 19,335 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 11,710 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 18,739 miles

Central Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Slight play in rear suspension linkages (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2017 11,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 16,713 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 11,466 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 15,436 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 9,642 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2014 13,517 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 9,084 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 11,489 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 11,489 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 8,308 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 9,659 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 7,536 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 6,889 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 6,033 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 4,834 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 4,173 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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CH06 YAM is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.9%.

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 CH06 YAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CH06 YAM registered?

CH06 YAM is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 5 February 2008.

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The MOT history for CH06 YAM shows 33 tests with a 93.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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