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BF08 SFE

2008 Yamaha FZ1 N

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,950 mi
Last recorded19,950 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N12,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 SFE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 23 May 2024 19,950 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 18,941 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 17,988 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 16,289 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 16,247 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 16,112 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 15,842 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 15,454 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 15,295 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 14,698 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 13,415 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 123,410 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 11,205 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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BF08 SFE is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF08 SFE, 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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BF08 SFE is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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