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CU08 FFK

2008 Yamaha FZ1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,885 mi
Last recorded44,885 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ115,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 FFK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 44,885 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 44,880 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 42,541 miles

Front brake pads on limit

Pass 16 Mar 2018 38,121 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 34,568 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 34,568 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 33,481 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 27,249 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 27,051 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 22,279 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 17,650 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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 FFK is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CU08 FFK, 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 FFK registered?

CU08 FFK is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is CU08 FFK safe to buy?

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