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BX08 MVC

2008 Yamaha FZ1

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,065 mi
Last recorded44,065 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ115,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 MVC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 44,065 miles

Central Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 42,331 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 40,638 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 38,674 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 36,354 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 36,313 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 26,880 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 22,275 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 68,209 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 20,874 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 20,874 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 19,372 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 15,746 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 15,746 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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BX08 MVC is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BX08 MVC, 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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BX08 MVC is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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