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BL08 GLJ

2008 Yamaha FZ1 N

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,096 mi
Last recorded25,096 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N12,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 GLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 25,096 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 24,970 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 24,514 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 23,780 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 21,849 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 18,977 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 18,977 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 15,222 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 11,550 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 8,198 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 6,176 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 4,025 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 4,025 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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BL08 GLJ 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 84.6%.

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 BL08 GLJ, 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 BL08 GLJ registered?

BL08 GLJ is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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