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MW08 XLL

2008 Yamaha FZ1 N

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

25,792 mi
Last recorded25,792 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N12,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 XLL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 25,792 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 24,448 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose mounting bracket too big (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 20,085 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 19,934 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 19,381 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 18,235 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 18,235 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 14,968 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 14,847 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 14,847 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 May 2016 14,830 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 14,668 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 12,907 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 9,898 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 9,892 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 6,459 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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MW08 XLL is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MW08 XLL, 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.

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What year was MW08 XLL registered?

MW08 XLL is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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