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HF08 OUO

2008 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,367 mi
Last recorded15,367 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZS100016,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF08 OUO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 15,367 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 15,366 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 15,104 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 15,099 miles

Front brake lever bent ,but able to be readily applied

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 14,985 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 14,985 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 14,959 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 14,904 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 23,973 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 14,458 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 13,886 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 13,363 miles

Rear tyre nearing minimum limit

Pass 28 Jul 2015 12,040 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 9,173 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 7,829 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 6,473 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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HF08 OUO 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 87.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HF08 OUO, 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 HF08 OUO registered?

HF08 OUO is a 2008 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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