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LB08 ZVR

2008 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,783 mi
Last recorded47,783 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZS100016,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 ZVR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 47,783 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 44,969 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 41,892 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 39,223 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 36,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 32,149 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 31,900 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 30,932 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 25,814 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 16,843 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 14,182 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 12,854 miles

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

number plate light not working

Pass 14 Aug 2013 9,383 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 7,583 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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LB08 ZVR is a 2008 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LB08 ZVR, 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 LB08 ZVR registered?

LB08 ZVR is a 2008 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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