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FJ08 KCY

2008 Yamaha FZ1S

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1S16,600 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 KCY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023
Pass 15 Feb 2022
Pass 27 Jan 2021
Fail 27 Jan 2021

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 10,499 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 10,316 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 10,136 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 9,592 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 9,508 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 9,194 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 9,194 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 8,438 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 7,589 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 7,589 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 5,021 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 5,021 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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 KCY is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KCY, 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 FJ08 KCY registered?

FJ08 KCY is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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