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FL58 AVW

2008 Yamaha FZ1

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

19,949 mi
Last recorded19,949 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ115,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 AVW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 19,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit borderline (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 17,820 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 17,630 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 15,970 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 13,988 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 11,462 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 10,970 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 5,846 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 5,769 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 5,633 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 5,361 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 4,826 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 4,826 miles

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

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

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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FL58 AVW is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 FL58 AVW, 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 FL58 AVW registered?

FL58 AVW is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is FL58 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL58 AVW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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