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CK08 FVL

2008 Yamaha FZ1S

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,442 mi
Last recorded16,442 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1S16,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 FVL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2025 16,442 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 16,325 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 15,963 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 15,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 15,293 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 14,607 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 13,646 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 13,011 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 12,628 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 11,720 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 10,615 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 9,583 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 8,394 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 7,333 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 5,928 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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CK08 FVL 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 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 CK08 FVL, 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 CK08 FVL registered?

CK08 FVL is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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