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DV08 UAS

2008 Yamaha FZ1S

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

38,633 mi
Last recorded38,633 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1S16,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 UAS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 38,633 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 36,740 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 34,137 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 32,770 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 31,792 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 31,517 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake Disc Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 28,236 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 24,585 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 20,385 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 20,384 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Number plate lamp out

Rear brake pads incorrectly fitted

Pass 14 May 2016 18,831 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2015 17,419 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 17,419 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 16,326 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 13,963 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 11,610 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 7,197 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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DV08 UAS is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DV08 UAS, 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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DV08 UAS is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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