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CX58 EFZ

2008 Yamaha FZ1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,209 mi
Last recorded31,209 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ115,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX58 EFZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 31,209 miles

Disabled rider controls fitted at time of test

Pass 10 May 2025 31,030 miles

Disabled rider controls fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Apr 2024 31,019 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 31,019 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 30,810 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm pivot side to side play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 30,810 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm pivot side to side play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 30,501 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 30,102 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 30,102 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 28,776 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 27,817 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 27,151 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 26,227 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 24,937 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 22,797 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 20,371 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 15,334 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 12,845 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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CX58 EFZ is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CX58 EFZ, 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 CX58 EFZ registered?

CX58 EFZ is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is CX58 EFZ safe to buy?

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