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NH08 XJG

2008 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,249 mi
Last recorded38,249 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs19,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 XJG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 Fazer Abs
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 38,249 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 34,175 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 30,048 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 28,253 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 24,977 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 24,977 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 22,925 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 21,645 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 19,436 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 14,862 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 14,862 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 14,862 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 13,120 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2015 9,405 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 9,405 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 7,314 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 6,143 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2011 4,389 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs?

Based on 4,216 MOT tests across 390 vehicles.

91.1%
Pass Rate
1,259
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 5
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
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NH08 XJG is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs in Grey 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 Fazer Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 19,441 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 Fazer Abs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NH08 XJG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NH08 XJG registered?

NH08 XJG is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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