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HJ08 VMO

2008 Yamaha FZ1 N Abs

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,778 mi
Last recorded67,778 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N Abs11,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 VMO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N Abs
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 67,778 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 59,976 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 50,488 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 32,759 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 19,090 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 12,007 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 11,538 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 3 May 2018 11,538 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired rear light not working/ replaced bulb (1.3.3a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 10,572 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 10,572 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 8,722 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 6,874 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 6,210 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 5,871 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 5,334 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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HJ08 VMO is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N Abs in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HJ08 VMO, 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 HJ08 VMO registered?

HJ08 VMO is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N Abs, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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