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DN08 FWK

2008 Yamaha FZ1

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

15,215 mi
Last recorded15,215 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ115,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 FWK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 15,215 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 13,409 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 13,282 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 12,984 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 12,883 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 12,755 miles

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 12,420 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 11,869 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 11,263 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 10,021 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front brake calliper pistons have signs of corrosion present

Rear spring and shock absorber surface corrosion

Pass 29 May 2015 9,480 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 31 May 2014 9,092 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Handle bars slightly bent

Pass 1 Jun 2013 7,201 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 7,201 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 6,744 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 6,175 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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DN08 FWK is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DN08 FWK, 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 DN08 FWK registered?

DN08 FWK is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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