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CP08 PZG

2008 Yamaha FZ1S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

15,918 mi
Last recorded15,918 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1S16,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 PZG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 15,918 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 18,585 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 15,831 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 15,831 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 15,770 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 15,694 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 15,694 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 15,442 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 15,160 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 14,122 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 12,988 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 10,140 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 10,140 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2013 10,125 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 10,125 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 6,124 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 5,932 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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CP08 PZG is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CP08 PZG, 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 CP08 PZG registered?

CP08 PZG is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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