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FG08 ABX

2008 Yamaha FZ1S

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,263 mi
Last recorded41,263 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1S16,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 ABX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 41,263 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 36,790 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 32,380 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 27,439 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 27,439 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2022 24,230 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 21,656 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 19,010 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 17,186 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 17,183 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2014 16,573 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 14,945 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 11,550 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 11,547 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 9,782 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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FG08 ABX is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG08 ABX, 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 FG08 ABX registered?

FG08 ABX is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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