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PK08 FYW

2008 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,203 mi
Last recorded49,203 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs19,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 FYW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 Fazer Abs
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 49,203 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 49,190 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 48,773 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 48,300 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 46,550 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 45,339 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 44,067 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 35,509 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 25,852 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 25,852 miles

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 23,296 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 22,873 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 19,796 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 15,505 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs?

Based on 4,216 MOT tests across 390 vehicles.

91.1%
Pass Rate
1,259
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 5
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
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PK08 FYW is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 19,441 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 FZ1 Fazer Abs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PK08 FYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PK08 FYW registered?

PK08 FYW is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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