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CU08 FFA

2008 Yamaha FZ1S

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

9,271 mi
Last recorded9,271 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1S16,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 FFA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 9,271 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 9,227 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 9,180 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 9,137 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 8,981 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 8,940 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 8,940 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 8,900 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 8,577 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 8,385 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 8,186 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 8,102 miles

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Jun 2013 7,596 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 7,295 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 6,620 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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CU08 FFA is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 CU08 FFA, 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 CU08 FFA registered?

CU08 FFA is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is CU08 FFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU08 FFA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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