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AY08 WDC

2008 Yamaha FZ1 N

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,149 mi
Last recorded27,149 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N12,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 WDC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 27,149 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 25,993 miles

All lamps were masked over a the time of the test

Pass 16 Jul 2022 21,518 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 20,438 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 20,428 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 19,009 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 17,753 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 17,753 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 15,558 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 13,607 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 11,450 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 8,719 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 6,873 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 6,519 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 6,452 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 6,369 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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AY08 WDC is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WDC, 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 WDC registered?

AY08 WDC is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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