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SV08 AKP

2008 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,014 mi
Last recorded48,014 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs19,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 AKP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 Fazer Abs
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 48,014 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 47,567 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 47,076 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 45,716 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 43,463 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 38,058 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 33,039 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 30,359 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 26,388 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 20,760 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 17,639 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 17,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 13,275 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 21,364 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 8,421 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 8,421 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 4,610 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 4,610 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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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SV08 AKP is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SV08 AKP, 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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SV08 AKP is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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