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YC58 POH

2008 Yamaha FZ1

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,043 mi
Last recorded29,043 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ115,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 POH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 29,043 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 May 2026 29,039 miles

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2024 28,618 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 28,351 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 28,332 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2020 25,329 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 24,118 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 24,118 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 23,229 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 22,064 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear footrest insecure

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 22,064 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear footrest insecure

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 19,518 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 14,081 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

clutch cable about to break

Pass 4 Sep 2013 9,240 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 8,367 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 7,248 miles

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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YC58 POH is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC58 POH, 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 YC58 POH registered?

YC58 POH is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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