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HF08 RCZ

2008 Yamaha FZ1 N Abs

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,934 mi
Last recorded30,934 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N Abs11,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF08 RCZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N Abs
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 30,934 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 28,971 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 25,328 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 23,589 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 23,536 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 23,350 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 22,343 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 20,415 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 20,415 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 17,666 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 14,632 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 14,624 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 10,525 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 8,130 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 8,130 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 8,012 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 7,588 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 7,182 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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HF08 RCZ is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N Abs in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HF08 RCZ, 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 HF08 RCZ registered?

HF08 RCZ is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N Abs, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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