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DL08 OKJ

2008 Yamaha Fazer

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

23,925 mi
Last recorded23,925 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Fazer18,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 OKJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 23,925 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 23,876 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 23,764 miles

Central Rear Cut in excess of requirements, NOT deep enough to reach ply or cord

Rear footrests missing, pillion seat covered/not in use

Fail 15 Sep 2021 23,764 miles

Central Rear Cut in excess of requirements, NOT deep enough to reach ply or cord

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear footrests missing, pillion seat covered/not in use

Pass 9 Sep 2020 23,413 miles

Rear Foot rests missing but has grab handles for pillion rider

Pass 30 Aug 2019 23,267 miles

Central Rear CUT IN THE CENTRE OF THE REAR TYRE BUT NO CORDS EXPOSED

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 22,303 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 21,993 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 21,993 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 20,069 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 20,069 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 18,850 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Centre Rear OBJECT IN REAR TYRE

Pass 6 Aug 2014 17,583 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 16,480 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 14,530 miles

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

slight play in the rear mono-shock up and dowm movement can't pin point

Fail 25 Aug 2012 14,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

slight play in the rear mono-shock up and dowm movement can't pin point

Pass 19 Aug 2011 12,781 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fazer?

Based on 6,079 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
1,106
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 36
Drive chain excessively loose 21
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DL08 OKJ is a 2008 Yamaha Fazer in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Fazer models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 18,487 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 Fazer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DL08 OKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fazer typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Fazer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DL08 OKJ is a 2008 Yamaha Fazer, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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