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WV58 NJE

2008 Yamaha FZ1

Grey Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

18,463 mi
Last recorded18,463 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ115,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 NJE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 18,463 miles

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 16,686 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 16,653 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 15,739 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 14,838 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 14,171 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 13,273 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 12,148 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 9,727 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 6,882 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 6,132 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 5,332 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 4,403 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 3,409 miles

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

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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WV58 NJE is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 in Grey with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WV58 NJE, 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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What year was WV58 NJE registered?

WV58 NJE is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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