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KO08 UEB

2008 Yamaha FZ1 N Abs

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

12,030 mi
Last recorded12,030 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N Abs11,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 UEB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N Abs
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 12,030 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 10,611 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 10,321 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 10,310 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 9,641 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 9,021 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 7,759 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 6,727 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 5,913 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 5,167 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 4,531 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 3,754 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 3,754 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 3,111 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 3,003 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 2,850 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ1 N Abs?

Based on 1,860 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
932
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
reflector on motorcycle missing 8
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 3
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KO08 UEB is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N Abs in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 11,373 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZ1 N Abs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KO08 UEB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ1 N Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha FZ1 N Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KO08 UEB registered?

KO08 UEB is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N Abs, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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