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D12 DEK

2008 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,595 mi
Last recorded25,595 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZS100016,108 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 DEK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 25,595 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Oct 2025 25,592 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2024 24,852 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 24,102 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 24,102 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 23,423 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 22,436 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 22,428 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 21,568 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 20,860 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 20,763 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 20,571 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 20,167 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 19,846 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 19,388 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 18,826 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 18,826 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 13,337 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 9,864 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 7,248 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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D12 DEK is a 2008 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D12 DEK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D12 DEK registered?

D12 DEK is a 2008 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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