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FL58 AWA

2008 Yamaha FZ1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

15,139 mi
Last recorded15,139 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ115,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 AWA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 15,139 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 May 2025 15,139 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 14,957 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight play in linkage (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 14,406 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 14,239 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 14,239 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 14,196 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 12,812 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 10,655 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 4,307 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 3,865 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 3,197 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 2,130 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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FL58 AWA is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FL58 AWA, 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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FL58 AWA is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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