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GJ58 FCN

2008 Yamaha FZS1000

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,196 mi
Last recorded27,196 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZS100016,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 FCN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 27,196 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 27,184 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 27,173 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 27,164 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 26,632 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 26,540 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 25,447 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 25,444 miles

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2015 25,332 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a small cut in tread pattern (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2014 24,006 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 18,574 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 18,574 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 11,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 6,362 miles

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

Oil leak

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS1000?

Based on 71,815 MOT tests across 4,923 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
1,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
4,923
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 712
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 413
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 163
reflector on motorcycle missing 153
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GJ58 FCN is a 2008 Yamaha FZS1000 in Grey 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 FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 16,108 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 FZS1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 712 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ58 FCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZS1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GJ58 FCN registered?

GJ58 FCN is a 2008 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 11 October 2008.

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