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LG58 XJW

2008 Yamaha FZ1 N Abs

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

23,710 mi
Last recorded23,710 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N Abs11,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 XJW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N Abs
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 23,710 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 23,707 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 23,665 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 23,661 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 23,637 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 23,619 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 23,471 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 23,044 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 22,496 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 22,492 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 21,266 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 19,586 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 19,586 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 16,492 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 13,650 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 8,413 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2011 8,411 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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LG58 XJW is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N Abs in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LG58 XJW, 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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LG58 XJW is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N Abs, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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