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DX08 EOK

2008 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

27,517 mi
Last recorded27,517 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZS100016,108 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 EOK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 27,517 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 27,146 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 26,997 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2024 26,997 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 26,792 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 26,792 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 26,378 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 22,962 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 21,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 20,836 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 19,771 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 18,985 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 18,010 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 16,213 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 May 2013 16,213 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 13,981 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 11,440 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 EOK is a 2008 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EOK, 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.

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What year was DX08 EOK registered?

DX08 EOK is a 2008 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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