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AV58 KGY

2008 Yamaha FZ1 N

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

34,335 mi
Last recorded34,335 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N12,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 KGY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 34,335 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 34,325 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases header pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 33,227 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 30,647 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 25,308 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 22,420 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 21,370 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 21,370 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 19,673 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 18,683 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 15,561 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 15,176 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 12,796 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 12,745 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 11,414 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ1 N?

Based on 9,260 MOT tests across 819 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
940
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
819
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 62
reflector on motorcycle missing 61
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
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AV58 KGY is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N in Silver 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 FZ1 N models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 12,228 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 N fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV58 KGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ1 N typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha FZ1 N is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV58 KGY is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N, first registered on 2 October 2008.

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