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B3 YAM

2008 Yamaha FZ1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

26,592 mi
Last recorded26,592 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ115,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 26,592 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 25,815 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 24,521 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 23,380 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 22,872 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 22,313 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 21,589 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 21,589 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 20,970 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 20,970 miles

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 19,973 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 18,952 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 18,952 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 18,173 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 15,353 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 13,732 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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B3 YAM is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 B3 YAM, 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 B3 YAM registered?

B3 YAM is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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The MOT history for B3 YAM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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