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LD08 BXU

2008 Yamaha FZ1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

30,444 mi
Last recorded30,444 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ115,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 BXU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 30,444 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 Jun 2020 30,264 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 30,264 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 27,999 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 27,670 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 23,427 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 16,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 16,839 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 11,525 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2013 9,754 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 7,291 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 5,859 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 14 May 2011 5,859 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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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LD08 BXU is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LD08 BXU, 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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LD08 BXU is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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