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DX08 EBA

2008 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,558 mi
Last recorded50,558 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZS100016,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 EBA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 50,558 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 45,948 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 40,527 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 36,642 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 33,189 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2020 32,579 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 30,835 miles

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

Front tyre stepped

Fail 5 Jul 2018 30,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front tyre stepped

Pass 6 Jul 2017 24,961 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

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

headlight adjusted and rear brake switch repaired for test

reg plate slightly damaged

Pass 24 May 2016 10,849 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 10,849 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 7,396 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 7,258 miles

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

When the front wheel is lifted off the ground,the front brake is binding slightly.

Pass 29 May 2012 6,225 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

centastand hiting rear shock linkage on retraction

Pass 8 Jun 2011 2,617 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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DX08 EBA is a 2008 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DX08 EBA, 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 DX08 EBA registered?

DX08 EBA is a 2008 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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