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HJ58 TGK

2008 Yamaha FZ1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

26,737 mi
Last recorded26,737 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ115,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 TGK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 26,737 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 26,737 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 26,475 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 26,410 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 25,261 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 24,452 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 24,035 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 23,960 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 23,562 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 22,577 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 21,555 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 19,852 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 16,117 miles

advise, slight deteioration evident on backing. characters not correct height/width but readable from set distance.

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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HJ58 TGK is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 in Silver with a 998cc 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 HJ58 TGK, 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 HJ58 TGK registered?

HJ58 TGK is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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The MOT history for HJ58 TGK 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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