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ET08 KKZ

2008 Yamaha FZ1S

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

18,692 mi
Last recorded18,692 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1S16,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET08 KKZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 18,692 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 18,639 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 18,552 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 18,482 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 18,169 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 17,830 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 17,825 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 17,824 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 17,801 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 16,828 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 16,828 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 16,236 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 12,504 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 10,577 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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ET08 KKZ is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ET08 KKZ, 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 ET08 KKZ registered?

ET08 KKZ is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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