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KM08 XMH

2008 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

28,843 mi
Last recorded28,843 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZS100016,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 XMH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 28,843 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 26,708 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 24,606 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 22,144 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 22,144 miles

Brake component modification unsafe master cylinder mounting cracked (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 19,863 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 17,124 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 16,618 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 15,601 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 14,374 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 10,068 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 8,433 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 8,433 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 May 2012 6,402 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 4,609 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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KM08 XMH is a 2008 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KM08 XMH, 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 KM08 XMH registered?

KM08 XMH is a 2008 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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