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NM08 YCE

2008 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

47,278 mi
Last recorded47,278 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZS100016,108 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 YCE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 47,278 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 46,342 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 46,334 miles

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 42,329 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 35,535 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 26,341 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 21,902 miles

brake fluid dark

Pass 14 Apr 2018 21,137 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 19,425 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 16,518 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 8,272 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 7,899 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 7,611 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 7,146 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 7,146 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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NM08 YCE is a 2008 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue 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 NM08 YCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NM08 YCE registered?

NM08 YCE is a 2008 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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