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CU08 FEX

2008 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,219 mi
Last recorded16,219 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZS100016,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 FEX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 16,219 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 16,112 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 15,906 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 15,064 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 14,235 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 14,235 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2021 12,557 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 12,557 miles

Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 11,054 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 11,054 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 10,531 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 10,531 miles

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 31 May 2018 9,985 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 9,102 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 9,102 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 May 2016 7,726 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 7,726 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Fail 20 May 2015 6,722 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 May 2015 6,722 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 6,364 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 5,437 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 5,437 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 May 2012 4,880 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 4,086 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS1000?

Based on 71,815 MOT tests across 4,923 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
1,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
4,923
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 712
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 413
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 163
reflector on motorcycle missing 153
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CU08 FEX is a 2008 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 16,108 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 FZS1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 712 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU08 FEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZS1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CU08 FEX registered?

CU08 FEX is a 2008 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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