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FJ08 GPZ

2008 Yamaha FZ1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

21,374 mi
Last recorded21,374 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ115,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 GPZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 21,374 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 20,801 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 20,319 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 19,504 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 18,892 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 18,047 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 16,092 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 15,046 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 15,046 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 13,873 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 11,043 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 10,318 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 8,572 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 7,740 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 6,830 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 5,646 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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FJ08 GPZ is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 in Red with a 998cc 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 FJ08 GPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ08 GPZ registered?

FJ08 GPZ is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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The MOT history for FJ08 GPZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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