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HY08 AXP

2008 Yamaha FZ1 N

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,062 mi
Last recorded21,062 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N12,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 AXP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 21,062 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 21,055 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 20,097 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 18,581 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 15,646 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 15,185 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 14,578 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 13,440 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 13,423 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

gear linkage insucure

Pass 22 Jun 2019 13,423 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 13,423 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 11,124 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 11,124 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 10,002 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 10,002 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 7,284 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 7,284 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 6,843 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 5,106 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 2,756 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 1,204 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ1 N?

Based on 9,260 MOT tests across 819 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
940
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
819
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 62
reflector on motorcycle missing 61
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
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HY08 AXP is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 12,228 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY08 AXP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ1 N typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha FZ1 N is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY08 AXP registered?

HY08 AXP is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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