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SEZ 5489

2008 Yamaha FZ1S

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,739 mi
Last recorded48,739 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1S16,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEZ 5489
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 48,739 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 46,139 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 44,067 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 43,893 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 41,226 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 41,037 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 38,038 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 32,438 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 30,904 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 25,659 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 22,612 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ1S?

Based on 15,127 MOT tests across 1,279 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
1,142
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
1,279
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 88
reflector on motorcycle missing 42
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 40
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
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SEZ 5489 is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha FZ1S models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 16,600 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 FZ1S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SEZ 5489, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ1S typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha FZ1S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SEZ 5489 registered?

SEZ 5489 is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is SEZ 5489 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEZ 5489 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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