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EX08 XCF

2008 Yamaha FZ1S

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,375 mi
Last recorded45,375 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1S16,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 XCF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2025 45,375 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 44,772 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 43,318 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 41,901 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 40,232 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 38,125 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 36,480 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 33,624 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 31,698 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 27,418 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 23,322 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 20,641 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 15,375 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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EX08 XCF is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EX08 XCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX08 XCF registered?

EX08 XCF is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EX08 XCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 XCF shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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