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BV08 OYJ

2008 Yamaha FZ1 N Abs

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,019 mi
Last recorded36,019 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N Abs11,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 OYJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N Abs
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 36,019 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Linkage bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 31,943 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 29,717 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 23,471 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 23,415 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 23,373 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 22,838 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 22,838 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 21,412 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 19,635 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 17,132 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2015 17,132 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 May 2014 14,403 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 May 2013 8,412 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 7,833 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 6,910 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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BV08 OYJ is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N Abs in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BV08 OYJ, 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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BV08 OYJ is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 N Abs, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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