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AY08 JWP

2008 Yamaha FZ1 N

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,765 mi
Last recorded40,765 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N12,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 JWP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 40,765 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 37,901 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 37,901 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 33,754 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 29,889 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 25,671 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 25,671 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 25,195 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 25,195 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 22,204 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 2 Nov 2017 17,169 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 16,821 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 15,885 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 14,851 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 13,230 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 10,583 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 7,107 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2011 7,086 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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

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 JWP is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N in Black 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 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 JWP, 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 JWP registered?

AY08 JWP is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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