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C4 ABO

2008 Yamaha FZ1 N

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,933 mi
Last recorded31,933 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N12,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 ABO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 31,933 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 30,563 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 29,346 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 28,312 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 24,289 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 22,997 miles

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER BUSH HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 20,052 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 20,052 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 18,567 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 14,746 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 10,826 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 10,826 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 8,141 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 7,585 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 7,244 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 5,482 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 5,482 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 2,873 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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C4 ABO is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C4 ABO, 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 C4 ABO registered?

C4 ABO is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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