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2008 Yamaha FZ1 N

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

13,381 mi
Last recorded13,381 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N12,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP10 RET
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 13,381 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 12,985 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 12,863 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 12,581 miles

exhaust noisey

Fail 2 Apr 2021 12,581 miles

Registration plate incorrect numberplate too small (0.1 (c))

exhaust noisey

Pass 29 Jun 2019 11,125 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 10,026 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 10,026 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 8,285 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 8,285 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 6,242 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Aug 2015 4,655 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 4,564 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 4,564 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 4,346 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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P10 RET is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P10 RET, 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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P10 RET is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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