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PE08 PXA

2008 Yamaha FZ1 N

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

22,722 mi
Last recorded22,722 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N12,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 PXA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 22,722 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 22,643 miles

Expansion Bottle : Well below minimum level

Pass 22 Jun 2022 22,306 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 22,014 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jun 2020 21,894 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 21,364 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 18,641 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 18,641 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 17,810 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 17,078 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Aug 2014 15,813 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 14,433 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 14,434 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 8,722 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 4,810 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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PE08 PXA is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PE08 PXA, 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 PE08 PXA registered?

PE08 PXA is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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