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EA08 WRZ

2008 Yamaha FZ1S

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

29,054 mi
Last recorded29,054 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1S16,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 WRZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 29,054 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 28,167 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 27,243 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 27,243 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 26,398 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 26,116 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 23,900 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 21,224 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 18,205 miles

Front tyre worn uneven

Pass 6 May 2016 15,434 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 11,902 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 9,050 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 9,050 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 5,773 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 4,674 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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EA08 WRZ is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EA08 WRZ, 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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What year was EA08 WRZ registered?

EA08 WRZ is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 25 May 2008.

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