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PJ08 TGY

2008 Yamaha FZ1

Green Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

18,655 mi
Last recorded18,655 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ115,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 TGY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 18,655 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 15,202 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 15,168 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 15,168 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 14,529 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 14,521 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 12,996 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 May 2018 12,332 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 12,225 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 11,471 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 11,471 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 9,383 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 8,856 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 7,922 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 7,785 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(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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PJ08 TGY is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 in Green 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 PJ08 TGY, 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 PJ08 TGY registered?

PJ08 TGY is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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