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CY08 ETV

2008 Yamaha FZ1 N

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

17,429 mi
Last recorded17,429 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N12,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 ETV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 17,429 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 13,189 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre approx 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Light misting of oil LH fork seal. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 9,652 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 9,642 miles

LOOSE GRIPS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 9,323 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 9,201 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 9,109 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

chain adjuster fitted incorrectly off/side wheel alignment not affected

Pass 23 Mar 2020 9,064 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 8,929 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 8,791 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 8,791 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 8,550 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 7,939 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 6,436 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 5,099 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 3,839 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 3,574 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 2,716 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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CY08 ETV 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 94.4%.

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 CY08 ETV, 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 CY08 ETV registered?

CY08 ETV is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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