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EA08 WVG

2008 Yamaha FZS1000

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

26,058 mi
Last recorded26,058 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZS100016,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 WVG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 26,058 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 25,447 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 23,324 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 20,949 miles

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

Rear top box carrier bracket is fractured on offside forward mounting is still secure due to other mounts

Pass 9 Apr 2019 15,749 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 13,215 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 11,659 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 11,659 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 May 2015 10,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

rear top box mounting bracket fractured nearside rear forward fixing no box fitted at time of test

Pass 1 May 2014 8,663 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 4,629 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 983 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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EA08 WVG is a 2008 Yamaha FZS1000 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA08 WVG, 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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EA08 WVG is a 2008 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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