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MJ08 KAU

2008 Yamaha FZS1000

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

20,413 mi
Last recorded20,413 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZS100016,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 KAU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 20,413 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 18,897 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 18,585 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 18,585 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 17,504 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 17,007 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 16,987 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 16,601 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 15,680 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 14,842 miles

NUMBER PLATE LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 29 Jun 2015 13,933 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 12,872 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 11,047 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 9,524 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 6,935 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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MJ08 KAU is a 2008 Yamaha FZS1000 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MJ08 KAU, 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 MJ08 KAU registered?

MJ08 KAU is a 2008 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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The MOT history for MJ08 KAU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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