ZERO LAST-LAP PASSES IN THE LAST TWO SEASONS!
Statistics can be deceiving, but look at these:
500cc -- 1999: 43,7 % of wins obtained with last-lap passes
990cc -- 2003: 18,7 %
800cc -- 2007: 0
800cc -- 2008: 0
Source: Motosprint (IT)
It seems we really have to thank Honda for this...