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EU08 KFL

2008 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

21,103 mi
Last recorded21,103 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZS100016,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 KFL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 21,103 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 20,813 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 20,658 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 20,306 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 19,608 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 19,512 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 17,757 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 14,497 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 13,221 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 13,212 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 9,429 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 6,900 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 6,500 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 6,192 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 4,940 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 4,114 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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EU08 KFL is a 2008 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EU08 KFL, 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 EU08 KFL registered?

EU08 KFL is a 2008 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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The MOT history for EU08 KFL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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