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FJ08 KBK

2008 Yamaha FZ1S

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,998 mi
Last recorded54,998 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1S16,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 KBK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 54,998 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 50,631 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 49,310 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 48,900 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 48,881 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 48,119 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 45,126 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 42,339 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 37,705 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 33,461 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 32,957 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 312,525 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 24,779 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 18,284 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 18,284 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Oct 2011 14,494 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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FJ08 KBK is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FJ08 KBK, 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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FJ08 KBK is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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