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GN08 OFM

2008 Yamaha FZ1

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,016 mi
Last recorded31,016 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ115,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 OFM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 31,016 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 31,016 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 May 2024 30,341 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 24,407 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 24,378 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 24,262 miles

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 24,255 miles

Stop lamp not working Front brake light switch malfunction. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 23,382 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 22,082 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 21,336 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 16,790 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 14,365 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 14,365 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 11,608 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 9,621 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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GN08 OFM is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GN08 OFM, 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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GN08 OFM is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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