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VA08 HNY

2008 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

17,132 mi
Last recorded17,132 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs19,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 HNY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 Fazer Abs
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 17,132 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 17,121 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 17,009 miles

Front tyre dated 2017

Rear tyre dated 2018

Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively very slight play in mono shock bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 16,930 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 16,839 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 16,621 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 15,907 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 15,106 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 13,382 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 12,888 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 12,037 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 11,239 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 10,412 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 10,412 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 9,474 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 8,066 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nail in rear tyre

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

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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VA08 HNY is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA08 HNY, 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 VA08 HNY registered?

VA08 HNY is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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