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FV08 WBK

2008 Yamaha FZ1 N

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

33,342 mi
Last recorded33,342 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N12,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 WBK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 33,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2023 32,461 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 31,374 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 31,374 miles

Front Brake lever insecure nut missing from pivot bolt (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Headlamp insecure bolt missing (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Footrest insecure split pin missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 30,440 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 27,200 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 26,913 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 25,588 miles

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

Oil leak from engine

Pass 23 Jun 2016 23,324 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play Shock Absorber Pivot (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 18,831 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 14,175 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Replace rear tyre as soon as possible, as it is on the 1mm limit on the centre

Pass 29 Jun 2013 10,004 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 6,159 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 2,967 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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FV08 WBK is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 FV08 WBK, 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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FV08 WBK is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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