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FY08 XBB

2008 Yamaha FZ1 N Abs

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,110 mi
Last recorded64,110 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N Abs11,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 XBB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N Abs
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 64,110 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn linkage bearings have excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 63,572 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 63,572 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear most linkage bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 55,108 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 51,299 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 51,299 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 48,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 May 2022 48,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 48,504 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 46,279 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 42,624 miles

rear tyre at legal limit

Pass 15 Apr 2017 40,510 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 35,570 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 32,069 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 27,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 25,413 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 25,290 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 18,895 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 11,309 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ1 N Abs?

Based on 1,860 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
932
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
reflector on motorcycle missing 8
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 3
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FY08 XBB is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N Abs in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 11,373 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 Abs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY08 XBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ1 N Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha FZ1 N Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY08 XBB registered?

FY08 XBB is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N Abs, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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