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DK08 VLZ

2008 Yamaha FZ1 N

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

12,292 mi
Last recorded12,292 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N12,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 VLZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 12,292 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned steering out due to accident needs realigning (2.4 (a))

clutch over tightened

Fail 11 Jan 2020 12,292 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned steering out due to accident needs realigning (2.4 (a))

clutch over tightened

Pass 18 Aug 2018 12,061 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 11,356 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 9,142 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 6,175 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 6,175 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 5,041 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 3,810 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 3,121 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 2,351 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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DK08 VLZ is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DK08 VLZ, 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 DK08 VLZ registered?

DK08 VLZ is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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