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BP08 YZW

2008 Yamaha FZ1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,313 mi
Last recorded24,313 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ115,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 YZW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 24,313 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 22,756 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 21,160 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 21,117 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tire excessively aged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 21,056 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 21,055 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 20,517 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 20,439 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 20,439 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 17,427 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 7,441 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 6,703 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ1?

Based on 6,532 MOT tests across 589 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
974
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
reflector on motorcycle missing 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 10
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BP08 YZW is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha FZ1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 15,086 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BP08 YZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ1 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha FZ1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BP08 YZW registered?

BP08 YZW is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 16 August 2008.

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