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RY08 BFO

2008 Yamaha FZ1 N Abs

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

33,895 mi
Last recorded33,895 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N Abs11,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 BFO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N Abs
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 33,895 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 32,245 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 31,240 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 31,240 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 31,170 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 31,000 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 30,572 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 30,456 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 29,851 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 28,098 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 22,807 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 22,807 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 16,126 miles

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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RY08 BFO is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N Abs in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RY08 BFO, 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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What year was RY08 BFO registered?

RY08 BFO is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N Abs, first registered on 9 August 2008.

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