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GV08 XRU

2008 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,153 mi
Last recorded19,153 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs19,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 XRU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 Fazer Abs
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2026 19,153 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 18,147 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 17,510 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 17,321 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 16,975 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 16,928 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 16,330 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 15,911 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 14,774 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 12,375 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 10,421 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 7,002 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs?

Based on 4,216 MOT tests across 390 vehicles.

91.1%
Pass Rate
1,259
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 5
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
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GV08 XRU is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 19,441 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV08 XRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GV08 XRU registered?

GV08 XRU is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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