CarVerify

Free Car Check

HF08 RBO

2008 Yamaha FZS1000

Grey Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

21,563 mi
Last recorded21,563 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZS100016,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF08 RBO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 21,563 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 20,693 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 18,176 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 18,062 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 17,855 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 17,619 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 17,619 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 17,420 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 17,420 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 16,979 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 16,452 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 15,853 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 15,853 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 14,370 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 12,407 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 10,956 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Mar 2013 9,548 miles

number plate light inop

Pass 24 Feb 2012 8,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Mar 2011 7,247 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
Full Yamaha FZS1000 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HF08 RBO is a 2008 Yamaha FZS1000 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HF08 RBO?

You can check the full history of HF08 RBO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HF08 RBO registered?

HF08 RBO is a 2008 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is HF08 RBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF08 RBO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HF08 RBO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HF08 RBO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.