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YL57 FOJ

2007 Yamaha FZ1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

9,362 mi
Last recorded9,362 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Yamaha FZ115,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 FOJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 9,362 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 8,578 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 6,291 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 5,544 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 5,368 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 5,359 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 5,296 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 5,274 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 5,274 miles

Stop lamp not working Front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 5,224 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 5,212 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 5,043 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 4,880 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 4,790 miles

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned. (6.2.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 4,341 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 4,341 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 3,820 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 2,703 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 2,703 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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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YL57 FOJ is a 2007 Yamaha FZ1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 Yamaha FZ1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 15,799 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 YL57 FOJ, 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 19 years old, this Yamaha FZ1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL57 FOJ registered?

YL57 FOJ is a 2007 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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