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BL08 GME

2008 Yamaha FZ1

Silver Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,772 mi
Last recorded12,772 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ115,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 GME
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2025 12,772 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 12,760 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 12,749 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 11,297 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 10,480 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 9,081 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 7,839 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 5,512 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 4,458 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 3,965 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 3,184 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 2,901 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Jul 2011 2,045 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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BL08 GME is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 in Silver with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 BL08 GME, 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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BL08 GME is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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