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GV08 RUO

2008 Yamaha FZ1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

35,829 mi
Last recorded35,829 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ115,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 RUO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 35,829 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 May 2024 33,739 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 29,936 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 26,896 miles

Rear Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively mono (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 25,205 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 25,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 22,989 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 22,049 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 21,007 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 20,059 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 18,571 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 16,156 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 15,316 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 15,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 15,173 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 13,942 miles

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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GV08 RUO is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 in Grey 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 GV08 RUO, 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 GV08 RUO registered?

GV08 RUO is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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