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VO08 BZM

2008 Yamaha FZ1

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,567 mi
Last recorded73,567 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ115,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 BZM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 73,567 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Right hand (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2025 73,548 miles

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

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

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Right hand (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 71,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 70,512 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 70,512 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 66,513 miles

Brake component is slightly distorted rear disc warped (3.1.5)

Pass 27 May 2016 66,203 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 63,351 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 May 2014 53,756 miles

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

front tyre out of shape

Fail 22 May 2014 53,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

front tyre out of shape

Pass 11 May 2013 41,989 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 31,217 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 18,957 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ1?

Based on 6,532 MOT tests across 589 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
974
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
reflector on motorcycle missing 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 10
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VO08 BZM is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha FZ1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 15,086 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO08 BZM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ1 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha FZ1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VO08 BZM is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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