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PJ08 DVC

2008 Yamaha FZ1

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,787 mi
Last recorded31,787 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ115,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 DVC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 31,787 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 30,713 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 30,120 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 29,268 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 27,837 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 27,507 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 26,302 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 24,256 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 21,459 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 21,457 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 19,623 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 17,132 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 15,298 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 15,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 May 2012 14,446 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 9,508 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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PJ08 DVC is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PJ08 DVC, 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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PJ08 DVC is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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