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AY08 HMC

2008 Yamaha FZ1 N

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

21,184 mi
Last recorded21,184 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N12,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 HMC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 21,184 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 20,950 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 20,617 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 20,409 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 20,159 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 19,934 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 19,781 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 19,362 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 18,671 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 18,008 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 18,008 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies brake lever (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 15,382 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 13,563 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 12,728 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 12,533 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Aug 2011 11,704 miles

front tyre unevenly worn but still legal

Fail 11 Aug 2011 11,704 miles

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

front tyre unevenly worn but still legal

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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AY08 HMC is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AY08 HMC, 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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What year was AY08 HMC registered?

AY08 HMC is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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