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KM08 XMJ

2008 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

18,036 mi
Last recorded18,036 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZS100016,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 XMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 18,036 miles

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 17,468 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 16,554 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 16,349 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Mirrors have excessive free play at mounting

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 14,600 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 9,436 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 9,416 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2013 8,169 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 8,169 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 7,194 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 5,937 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 XMJ is a 2008 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XMJ, 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 XMJ registered?

KM08 XMJ is a 2008 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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