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LX08 CXL

2008 Yamaha FZ1

Grey Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

33,391 mi
Last recorded33,391 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ115,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 CXL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 33,391 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 33,391 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 31,874 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 27,026 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 23,458 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 16,795 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 13,946 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 13,946 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 12,798 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 11,774 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 10,690 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 9,036 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 8,136 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 7,073 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 5,530 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front and rear tyres heavily scrubbed

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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LX08 CXL is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 in Grey with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LX08 CXL, 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 LX08 CXL registered?

LX08 CXL is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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