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DX08 DWL

2008 Yamaha FZ1S

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,190 mi
Last recorded57,190 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1S16,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 DWL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 57,190 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2026 57,190 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 May 2025 52,739 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear tyre has repair plug fitted

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 47,680 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 9 May 2024 47,680 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 39,764 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2022 39,764 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 32,740 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight run out (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 25,399 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Worn disc (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 25,399 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Worn disc (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 16,414 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 16,414 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 16,390 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 16,385 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

number plate light fails to illuminate

Pass 7 Jun 2016 15,648 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 15,471 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 11,408 miles

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

numberplate light inop

Pass 19 Apr 2013 7,737 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 5,125 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 2,097 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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DX08 DWL is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DX08 DWL, 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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DX08 DWL is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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