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WM08 KFN

2008 Yamaha FZ1 N Abs

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

13,679 mi
Last recorded13,679 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N Abs11,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 KFN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N Abs
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 13,679 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2025 13,679 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2024 13,677 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 13,675 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 13,675 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 13,628 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 13,611 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 13,348 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 13,336 miles

Slight play in rear suspension/pro link bearings.

Pass 25 May 2017 13,297 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 13,205 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 13,150 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Advise poorly routed cables and controls. (Handlebars)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 13,150 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Advise poorly routed cables and controls. (Handlebars)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 12,768 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 11,722 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 11,722 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 8,893 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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WM08 KFN is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N Abs in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WM08 KFN, 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 WM08 KFN registered?

WM08 KFN is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N Abs, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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