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YP57 AOU

2008 Yamaha FZ1 N Abs

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,719 mi
Last recorded24,719 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N Abs11,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP57 AOU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N Abs
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 24,719 miles

FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 24,703 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 23 Jun 2022 22,578 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 20,848 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 19,988 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 19,959 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

stop light does not emit a steady light when first applied

Fail 14 Jun 2019 19,959 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicators (4.2.3 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicators (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

stop light does not emit a steady light when first applied

Pass 4 Jul 2014 8,879 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 8,275 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 7,639 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 6,576 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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YP57 AOU is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N Abs in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YP57 AOU, 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 YP57 AOU registered?

YP57 AOU is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N Abs, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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