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AU08 OHE

2008 Yamaha FZ1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

44,195 mi
Last recorded44,195 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ115,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 OHE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 44,195 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 38,646 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 33,116 miles

Central Front Lower Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 30,444 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 28,049 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 25,787 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 21,800 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 20,692 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 19,964 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 19,359 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 19,122 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 17,736 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 16,281 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 14,404 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 12,938 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 11,217 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 8,746 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 8,746 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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AU08 OHE is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AU08 OHE, 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 AU08 OHE registered?

AU08 OHE is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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