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PE08 XGY

2008 Yamaha FZ1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,077 mi
Last recorded51,077 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ115,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 XGY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 51,077 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 43,105 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 40,564 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 37,093 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 31,000 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 31,000 miles

Stop lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 27,508 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 22,105 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 18,493 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 13,380 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 7,828 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 4,996 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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PE08 XGY is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 PE08 XGY, 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 PE08 XGY registered?

PE08 XGY is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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