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FV08 WCW

2008 Yamaha FZ1 N

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,204 mi
Last recorded11,204 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N12,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 WCW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 11,204 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 11,204 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 11,165 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 11,095 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 11,038 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 10,954 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 10,871 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 10,768 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 10,663 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 10,371 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 10,049 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 9,827 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 9,827 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 9,493 miles

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

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 WCW is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FV08 WCW, 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 FV08 WCW registered?

FV08 WCW is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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The MOT history for FV08 WCW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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