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RJ08 DFV

2008 Yamaha FZ1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,268 mi
Last recorded18,268 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ115,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 DFV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 18,268 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 16,909 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 12,943 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 12,943 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 10,342 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 7,240 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 5,029 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 5,029 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 385 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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RJ08 DFV is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RJ08 DFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ08 DFV registered?

RJ08 DFV is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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The MOT history for RJ08 DFV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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