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BV57 TOJ

2007 Yamaha FZ1

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

19,151 mi
Last recorded19,151 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Yamaha FZ115,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 TOJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 19,151 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 18,424 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 18,295 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 18,295 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working x 2 (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working not working when rear brake applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 16,976 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 14,151 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2020 13,506 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 12,360 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 12,039 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 May 2016 11,870 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 May 2015 11,696 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 11,448 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 10,516 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 9,667 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 8,785 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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BV57 TOJ is a 2007 Yamaha FZ1 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2007 Yamaha FZ1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 15,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV57 TOJ, 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 19 years old, this Yamaha FZ1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV57 TOJ is a 2007 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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