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HY08 AXA

2008 Yamaha FZS1000

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

19,771 mi
Last recorded19,771 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZS100016,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 AXA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 19,771 miles

Slight play in rear shock linkage

Pass 7 Jun 2025 18,810 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 15,361 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 13,558 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 10,414 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 8,952 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 8,494 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 5,399 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight play detected from the rear shock absorber top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 3,659 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 3,596 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 3,562 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 3,562 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 3,375 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 3,161 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 2,878 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 2,878 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 2,355 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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HY08 AXA is a 2008 Yamaha FZS1000 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HY08 AXA, 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 HY08 AXA registered?

HY08 AXA is a 2008 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is HY08 AXA safe to buy?

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