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FJ57 RCV

2007 Yamaha FZ1 N

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,547 mi
Last recorded38,547 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Yamaha FZ1 N14,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ57 RCV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 38,547 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 38,508 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Position lamp incorrect colour Both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 37,182 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 37,182 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 35,584 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 34,466 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 28,623 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 24,423 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 17,595 miles

Central Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 17,569 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion offside fork seal weeping but not effecting performance (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 14,697 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 6,554 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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FJ57 RCV is a 2007 Yamaha FZ1 N in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2007 Yamaha FZ1 N models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 14,463 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 FJ57 RCV, 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 19 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 FJ57 RCV registered?

FJ57 RCV is a 2007 Yamaha FZ1 N, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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