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GV08 GNO

2008 Yamaha FZ1

Silver Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

31,997 mi
Last recorded31,997 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ115,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 GNO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 31,997 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively dog bone to swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened pistons (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 31,349 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement dog bone bushes have play inc lower shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 31,347 miles

Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement dog bone bushes have play inc lower shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 30,979 miles

Nearside Front grip loose

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 May 2023 30,979 miles

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

Nearside Front grip loose

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Apr 2023 30,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Front grip loose

front brake pads worn

Pass 4 Apr 2022 30,252 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 29,511 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 28,997 miles

Front Front brakes- slight binding not excessive.

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 23,809 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 23,809 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 22,916 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 21,670 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 21,670 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 19,608 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 18,834 miles

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 18,834 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 18,765 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 18,765 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 18,241 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 13,937 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

advise to change number plate slight delamanation to serfice and border

front wheel slight stiff to rotate

Pass 20 Mar 2012 13,937 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

advise to change number plate slight delamanation to serfice and border

front wheel slight stiff to rotate

Pass 28 Mar 2011 8,884 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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GV08 GNO is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 in Silver with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GV08 GNO, 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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GV08 GNO is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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