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CU08 FFG

2008 Yamaha FZ1

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,796 mi
Last recorded53,796 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ115,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 FFG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 53,796 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 53,330 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 52,863 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 49,890 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 44,951 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 39,495 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 31,996 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 25,312 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 25,312 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 16,891 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 8,102 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 8,102 miles

Offside Front Upper Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)

Pass 15 May 2012 6,935 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 6,269 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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CU08 FFG is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 in Black 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 CU08 FFG, 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 CU08 FFG registered?

CU08 FFG is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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