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FJ08 FWZ

2008 Yamaha FZ1 N

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

18,161 mi
Last recorded18,161 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N12,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 FWZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 18,161 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 18,074 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 18,049 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2021 17,650 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 16,610 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 15,472 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 12,956 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2019 12,956 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 9,278 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 9,104 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 8,710 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 8,085 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 6,571 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 6,561 miles

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

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2013 5,650 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 5,606 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 5,057 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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FJ08 FWZ is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FJ08 FWZ, 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 FJ08 FWZ registered?

FJ08 FWZ is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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