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KM08 XNB

2008 Yamaha FZ1

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

9,440 mi
Last recorded9,440 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ115,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 XNB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 9,440 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 7,357 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre Worn Close To Limit Advise (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise rear tyre at 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 7,112 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 6,955 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 6,901 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 6,721 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 6,382 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 6,337 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 5,778 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 5,298 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Jul 2012 3,968 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 3,968 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 3,521 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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KM08 XNB is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 in Black with a 1,000cc 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 KM08 XNB, 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 KM08 XNB registered?

KM08 XNB is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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