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B11 VOT

2008 Yamaha FZ1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,095 mi
Last recorded25,095 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ115,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 VOT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2025 25,095 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 24,248 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 23,483 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 22,569 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 21,183 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 20,062 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 19,358 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 18,155 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 15,009 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 10,365 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 7,942 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 7,296 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 6,670 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 5,481 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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B11 VOT is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B11 VOT, 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 B11 VOT registered?

B11 VOT is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 13 December 2008.

Is B11 VOT safe to buy?

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