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DS08 FKN

2008 Yamaha FZ1 N

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

30,699 mi
Last recorded30,699 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N12,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 FKN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 30,699 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 29,070 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 24,427 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 22,235 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 22,008 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 22,008 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick both calipers (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 17,793 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 11,366 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 6,084 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 6,084 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 5,389 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 5,374 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 4,619 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

number plate light not working

Fail 6 Feb 2015 2,968 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 6 Feb 2015 2,968 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 2,195 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 1,964 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 744 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 8,284 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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DS08 FKN is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DS08 FKN, 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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DS08 FKN is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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